Byzantine Coins

Lot # 911 - The Empire of Trebizond. John II (1289-1297). AR Asper. Obv. St. Eugenius standing facing holding long cross. Rev. John standing facing, wearing loros, holding labarum-headed sceptre and globus cruciger; in upper field, Manus Dei. Sear 2609. AR. 2.7 g. 22.5 mm. Choice example. About EF.
Lot # 910 - The Empire of Trebizond. Manuel I, Comnenus (1238-1263). AR Asper. Obv. ΟΑΓΙ ΕΥΓΕΝΙ. St. Eugenius standing facing, holding long cross. Rev. ΜΝΛ ΟΚΗ. Manuel standing facing, holding labarum and akakia; to upper right, Manus Dei. Sear 2601. AR. 2.69 g. 22 mm. Scratch on both sides. Cabinet tone. About VF.
Lot # 909 - Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180). BI Aspron Trachy, Constantinople mint. Obv. The Virgin Mary enthroned facing, holding the head of the infant Christ. Rev. Emperor standing front, holding labarum and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross. Sear 1964. BI. 3.78 g. 29.5 mm. Oxidation spot on reverse. VF.
Lot # 908 - John II, Comnenus (1118-1143). EL Aspron Trachy, Constantinople mint. Obv. Christ seated facing on throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding in left book of Gospels. Rev. Emperor and St. George both standing facing, holding between them patriarchal cross placed on three steps. Sear 1943; Ratto 2098. EL. 4.39 g. 32 mm. Graffiti. About VF/VF.
Lot # 907 - Anonymous. Time of Nicephorus III (1078-1081). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. Obv. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of Gospel. Rev. Latin cross with central X and globus and two pellets at the end of each extremity; crescents to upper left and right, floral scroll below. D.O. Class 1; Sear 1889. AE. 3.95 g. 27 mm. Overstruck on an earlier follis. Traces of undertype. About VF.
Lot # 906 - Constantine X Ducas, with Eudocia (1059-1067). AE Follis. Constantinople mint. Obv. Christ standing facing on footstool, holding book of Gospels. Rev. Constantine and Eudocia standing facing, holding between them a labarum with cross on shaft, resting on three steps; each wears crown and loros. D.O. 8; Sear 1853. AE. 6.34 g. 29.5 mm. These folles are frequently overstruck on anonymous folles. Therefore, the appearance of these coins often suffers somewhat. About VF.
Lot # 905 - Time of Romanus III (1028-1034). AE Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class B. Obv. Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, holding book. Rev. IS-XC/BAS-ILE/BAS-ILE in the angles of cross on three steps. Sear 1823. AE. 10.68 g. 29 mm. Red desert patina. About VF.
Lot # 904 - Anonymous. Time of Basil II to Constantine VIII. AE Follis, Constantinople mint. Obv. Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, nimbate with cross, holding book. Rev. Legend in four lines. Sear 1813; D.O. Class A2. AE. 11.7 g. 30.5 mm. Dusty patina. About VF.
Lot # 903 - Basil II and Constantine VIII (976-1025). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint. Obv. Cross crosslet standing on globe set on three steps; to left, bust of Basil; to right, bust of Constantine. Rev. Inscription in five lines. D.O. 17; Sear 1810. AR. 2.12 g. 20.5 mm. Almost complete flan . Good for issue. Cabinet tone. About VF.
Lot # 902 - John I Tzimisces (969-976). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint, 969-976. Obv. Cross-crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust facing. Rev. Inscription in five lines. D.O. 7; Sear 1792. AR. 2.89 g. 24 mm. MInor scratches on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 901 - Nicephorus II, Phocas (963-969). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint. Obv. Cross-crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust facing. Rev. Inscription in five lines. D.O. 6; Sear 1781. AR. 2.76 g. 22 mm. Lovely iridescent patina, scratches on obverse. VF/About EF.
Lot # 900 - Constantine VII and Zoe (913-959). AE Follis, Constantinople mint, 914-919. Obv. Crowned facing busts of Constantine, beardless and wearing loros, and Zoe, draped, holding patriarchal cross between them. Rev. Inscription in five lines. D.O. 22; Sear 1758. AE. 7.52 g. 27 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 899 - Leo VI (886-912). AE Follis, Costantinople mint. Obv. LEOn bASILEVS ROm. Bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding akakia. Rev. Legend in four lines. D.O. 8; Sear 1729. AE. 8.31 g. 27 mm. Dark green patina. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 898 - Leo V the Armenian, with Constantine (813-820). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. Obv. Crowned and draped busts of Leo V and Constatnine side by side; between, cross. Rev. ΛΚ; above, cross. D.O. 19; Sear 1635. AE. 5.13 g. 24.5 mm. Irregular flan. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 897 - Nicephorus I with Stauracius (802-811). AE follis, Syracuse mint, 803-811. Obv. Facing bust of Nicephorus with short beard, wearing crown and loros and holding cross potent. Rev. Facing bust of Stauracius, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger. D.O. 10; Sear 1612. AE. 2.36 g. 21.5 mm. Green patina with flaws on obverse. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 896 - Constans II, with Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius (641-668). AE Follis, Syracuse mint, 659-668. Obv. Constans, holding long cross with right hand, and Constantine IV, both crowned, standing facing. Rev. Large M; to left, crowned figure of Heraclius standing facing; above, monogram; to right, crowned figure of Tiberius standing facing; in exergue, SCL. D.O. 181; MIB 210; Sear 1110. AE. 4.9 g. 22 mm. Minor striking flatness. Green patina. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 895 - Heraclius (610-641). AE Decanummium, Catania mint, dated RY 5 (614-615). Obv. Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger. Rev. Large I between A/N/N/O and V; in exergue, CAT. Sear 885. AE. 3.48 g. 14.5 mm. Green patina. Hole attempting or metal flaw (?), otherwise. VF.
Lot # 894 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AE Follis, Theoupolis (Antioch) mint, dated RY 13 (594-595). Obv. Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and eagle-topped sceptre. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and X/III; above, cross; below, Γ; in exergue, THEUP'. D.O. 165b; MIB 96C; Sear 533. AE. 11.29 g. 29 mm. Striking weakness on obverse. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 893 - Justin II (565-578). AR Quarter Siliqua, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINVS PP AVI. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. Christogram on globe within wreath. D.O. 216; Ranieri 430; MIB 42; Sear 415. AR. 0.21 g. 8.5 mm. RR. According to the crude style of the portrait this coin could belong to the pseudo-imperial coinage. Very rare and well struck from fresh dies. Lightly toned. Broken, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 892 - Justin II and Sofia (565-578). AE Follis. Constantinople mint, 1st officina, dated RY 1 (565-566). Obv. Justin, holding globus cruciger in left hand, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter, seated facing on double throne. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and I; above cross; below, A; in exergue, CON. D.O. 22a; Sear 360. AE. 13.38 g. 30.5 mm. Rough surfaces. About VF/VF.
Lot # 891 - Justinian I (527-565). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. Dated RY 13 (539-540). Obv. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; to right, cross. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and X/III; above, cross and below, E; in exergue, CON. MIB 95b; D.O. 38; Sear 163. AE. 22.67 g. 40 mm. Slightly rough surfaces, some encrustations on the obverse, minor scratches but nice large flan example. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 169 - ALESSIO III ANGELO-COMNENO (1195-1203). Trachy per Costantinopoli. MI (3.72g). Busto nimbato frontale di Cristo. R/ Alessio e S. Costantino stanti di fronte. Sear 2012-3. MB. Nr.reg. 651/25
Lot # 168 - ALESSIO III ANGELO-COMNENO (1195-1203). Trachy per Costantinopoli. MI (2.92g). Busto nimbato frontale di Cristo. R/ Alessio e S. Costantino stanti di fronte. Sear 2011-3. MB. Nr.reg. 651/25
Lot # 167 - MANUELE I COMNENO (1143-1180). Trachy per Costantinopoli. MI (5.00g). Cristo seduto di fronte in trono, tra due stelle. R/ Manuele stante di fronte, regge labarum, coronato dalla Vergine. DOC 13f; Sear 1966. qBB. Nr.reg. 651/25
Lot # 166 - SERIE ANONIMA. Periodo di Romano III (c. 1028-1034). Follis tipo B per Costantinopoli. AE (8.47g). Busto frontale nimbato di Cristo Pantocratore. R/ Croce su tre gradini. DOC B; Sear 1823. qBB. Nr. Reg. 647/25
Lot # 165 - SERIE ANONIMA. Periodo di Basilio II e Costantino VIII (c. 976-1025). Follis tipo A2 per Costantinopoli. AE (13.16g). Busto frontale nimbato di Cristo Pantocratore. R/ Leggenda su quattro righe. DOC A2; Sear 1813. MB. Nr. Reg. 647/25
Lot # 164 - FOLLIS ANONIMI. Tempo di Basilio II e Costantino VIII (c. 976-1025). Follis Class A2 per Costantinopoli. AE (9.05g). Busto nimbato frontale di Cristo, regge la Bibbia. R/ Leggenda su quattro righe; decorazione [sopra] e sotto. DOC A2; Sear 1818. MB. Nr.reg. 651/25
Lot # 163 - COSTANTE II (641-668). Mezzo Follis per Cartagine. AE (5.18g). Busto frontale, con mappa e globo crucigero. R/ Croce tra C T/X X; stella sopra. MIB 198a; DOC 144; Sear 1059. MB. Nr.reg. 651/25
Lot # 162 - COSTANTE II (641-668). Mezzo Follis per Cartagine. AE (4.58g). Busto frontale, con mappa e globo crucigero. R/ Croce tra C T/X X; stella sopra. MIB 198a; DOC 144; Sear 1059. MB. Nr.reg. 651/25
Lot # 161 - MAURIZIO TIBERIO (582-602). Mezzo Follis per Costantinopoli, anno 16 (592/3). AE (5.48). Busto coronato frontale, con globo crucigero. R/ Grande K; croce sopra, data a destra, officina A sotto. Sear 497. MB. Nr.reg. 651/25
Lot # 160 - GIUSTINO II con SOFIA (565-578). Follis per Nicomedia, anno 10 (574/5). AE (9.09g). Giustino e Sofia seduti di fronte in trono, il primo regge un globo crucigero, la seconda uno scettro. R/ Grande M; data ai lati, croce sopra, officina A sotto; NIKO. MIBE 46a; DOC 100b; Sear 369. MB. nr.reg.648/25
Lot # 159 - GIUSTINIANO (527-565). Follis per Costantinopoli. AE (17.74g). Busto diademato, drappeggiato e corazzato a destra. R/ Grande M tra stella e croce; croce sopra, officina Δ sotto; CON all'esergo. MIBE 84; DOC 28d; Sear 158. MB. Nr.reg. 651/25
Lot # 1281 - BIZANTINE Lotto di tre pezzi come da foto. Da esaminare MB-BB
Lot # 1280 - BIZANTINE Lotto di sei pezzi come da foto. Da esaminare MB-BB
Lot # 1279 - BIZANTINE Lotto di cinque monete come da foto. Da esaminare MB-BB
Lot # 1278 - BIZANTINE Lotto di dieci monete come da foto. Da esaminare B-MB
Lot # 1277 - BISANZIO Lotto di due sigilli bizantini in piombo da classificare BB
Lot # 1276 - Lotto di tre piombi come da foto MB-BB
Lot # 1275 - BISANZIO Alessio I (1081-1118) Aspron Trachy (Costantinopoli) - Cristo in trono con codice - R/ busto coronato di fronte - Sear 1918; DOC 226 MI (g 4,23) qBB/BB
Lot # 1274 - BISANZIO Giovanni I (969-976) Miliaresion (Costantinopoli) Croce patente su tre gradini - R/ Scritta nel campo - Sear 1792 AG (g 2,71) BB
Lot # 1273 - BISANZIO Basilio I (867-886) Miliaresion (Costantinopoli) Croce patente su tre gradini - R/ bASILIOS CE CONSTANTIN' PISTV bASILIS ROMEO - Sear 1708 AG (g 2,52) Forata, mancanza di metallo al bordo BB
Lot # 1272 - BISANZIO Costante II (641-668) Tremisse - Busto diademato a d. - R/ Croce potenziata - Sear 984 AU (g 1,45) Forato MB
Lot # 1271 - BISANZIO Eraclio (610-641) Follis (Siracusa) Busti affiancati di fronte - R/ Monogrammi e lettere - Sear 883 AE (g 9,72) qBB
Lot # 1270 - BISANZIO Maurizio Tiberio (582-602) Follis (Kyzicos) - AE (g 10,90) qBB
Lot # 1269 - BISANZIO Maurizio Tiberio (582-602) Follis (Antiochia) - Sear 533 AE (g 12,02) Ex InAsta, 89, lotto 493 MB-BB
Lot # 1268 - BIZANZIO Maurizio Tiberio (582-602) Follis - AE (g 10,00) BB
Lot # 1267 - BISANZIO Tiberio II Costantino (578-582) Tremisse - Busto diademato a d. - R/ Croce potenziata - Sear 425 AU (g 1,42) Forato MB
Lot # 1266 - BISANZIO Giustiniano II (565-578) Pentanummo - Sear 363 AE (g 2,15) BB
Lot # 1265 - BISANZIO Giustiniano II (565-578) Mezza siliqua - Busto elmato e corazzato di fronte - R/ Scritta su tre righe - Sear. 392 AG (g 1,08) Mancanza di metallo al bordo. Graffi difusi MB
Lot # 1264 - BISANZIO Giustiniano I (527-565) Decanummo - AE (g 3,09 - 16 mm) MB-BB