Byzantine Coins

Lot # 169 - Eraclio (610-641) Tremisse (Ravenna) Busto diademato a d. - R/ Croce potenziata - Sear 901 AU (g 1,52) SPL+/qFDC

Lot # 168 - Eraclio (610-641) Solido - Busti coronati di fronte - R/ Croce potenziata - Sear 738 AU (g 4,43) Due piccole tacche al bordo qSPL

Lot # 167 - Focas (602-610) Solido - Busto coronato frontale tiene un globo crocigero nella mano d. - R/ Angelo con lunga croce a d. con cristogramma, globo crucigero a s - Sear 620 AU (g 4,40) Splendido esemplare FDC

Lot # 166 - Focas (602-610) Solido (Ravenna) Busto coronato frontale tiene un globo crocigero nella mano d. - R/ VICTORIA AVGG, Angelo con lunga croce a d. con cristogramma, globo crucigero a s., all'esergo CONOB - Sear 698 AU (g 4,41) RR Tondello ondulato ma di grande qualità qFDC

Lot # 165 - Focas (602-610) Solido - Busto coronato frontale tiene un globo crocigero nella mano d. - R/ VICTORIA AVGG, Angelo con lunga croce a d. con cristogramma, globo crucigero a s., all'esergo CONOB - Sear 620 AU (g 4,52) Colpo di lima al bordo. Fondi ancora lucenti qFDC

Lot # 164 - Focas (602-610) Solido - Busto coronato frontale tiene un globo crocigero nella mano d. - R/ Angelo con lunga croce a d. con cristogramma, globo crucigero a s - Sear 620 AU (g 4,49) Fondi ancora lucenti qFDC

Lot # 163 - Tiberio II Costantino (578-582) Solido - Busto coronato di fronte - R/ Croce potenziata - Sear 422 AU (g 4,46) SPL+

Lot # 162 - Giustino II (565-578) Solido - Busto coronato con vittoriola di fronte - R/ Costantinopoli seduta di fronte - Sear 345 AU (g 4,50) SPL

Lot # 161 - Giustino II (565-578) Solido - Busto coronato con vittoriola di fronte - R/ Costantinopoli seduta di fronte - Sear 345 AU (g 4,50) SPL+

Lot # 160 - Giustiniano I (527-565) Solido - Busto elmato con lancia e scudo di fronte - R/ Angelo stante di fronte - Sear 137 AU (g 4,36) SPL

Lot # 1070 - COMMERCIAL WEIGHT (Circa 4th-6th century). Square Ae 6 Grammata. Obv: Large S with silver inlaid.Rev: Blank.Pera 144-5. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 6.46 g. Diameter: 15 mm.

Lot # 1069 - UNCERTAIN PALAEOLOGEAN. Time of Michael IX to John VI (1295-1354). Ae. Obv: Large B; four pellets to left and right.Rev: Palaeologan monogram.Sear -; DOC -; LPC -. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.02 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 1068 - ANDRONICUS II PALAEOLOGUS (1282-1328). Trachy. Thessalonica. Obv: Floral pattern of six large petals and six small petals.Rev: Andronicus, holding cruciform sceptre, and St. Demetrios, holding sear, standing facing and holding between them a staff surmounted by cross in circle.DOC 736-9; Sear 2365. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 1.37 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1067 - ANDRONICUS II PALAEOLOGUS (1282-1328). BI Tornese or 1/8 Basilikon. Constantinople. Obv: Andronicus standing facing, holding cruciform sceptre and akakia; crowning manus Dei above.Rev: + KOMNHNOC O ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓΟC. Cross potent within circle; pellet in each quarter.Sear 2327; PCPC 94a. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 0.92 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 1066 - ANDRONICUS II PALAEOLOGUS (1282-1295). GOLD Hyperpyron. Constantinople. Obv: Bust of the Virgin orans within city walls with six groups of towers.Rev: Andronicus kneeling right, being blessed by Christ standing facing.Sear 2326; PCPC 91A. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.03 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1065 - MICHAEL VIII PALAEOLOGUS (1261-1282). Trachy. Constantinople. Obv: MP - ΘV. Half-length facing bust of the Virgin Mary, orans.Rev: Michael seated facing on throne, holding sword across knees.DOC 91-5; Sear 2275. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 2.64 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 1064 - MICHAEL VIII PALAEOLOGUS (1261-1282). Trachy. Constantinople. Obv: O AΓIOC / ΔHMHTPIOC. St. Demetrius standing facing, holding spear and shield.Rev: Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, and being crowned by the Virgin Mary standing to right.DOC 66-9; PCPC 26; Sear 2265. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.25 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 1063 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254). GOLD Hyperpyron. Magnesia. Obv: IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels.Rev: John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, and being crowned by the Virgin Mary to right.Sear 2073. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.10 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 1062 - ALEXIUS I COMNENUS (1081-1118). AR Histamenon Nomisma. Thessalonica. Obv: + KЄ RO AΛЄZ / IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.Rev: St. Demetrius standing right, holding sword and presenting patriarchal cross set upon globus on two steps to Alexius standing facing.DOC 5a; Sear 1905. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.12 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

Lot # 1061 - MICHAEL VII DUCAS (1071-1078). GOLD Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople. Obv: IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels.Rev: + MIXAHΛ BACIΛ O Δ. Facing bust of Michael, holding labarum and globus cruciger.DOC 1; Sear 1869. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.46 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 1060 - CONSTANTINE X DUCAS with EUDOCIA (1059-1067). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: + ЄMMANOVHΛ / IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator standing facing on footstool.Rev: Constantine and Eudocia standing facing, holding between them a labarum with cross-piece on shaft set upon three steps.DOC 8; Sear 1853. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 9.35 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 1059 - CONSTANTINE IX MONOMACHUS (1042-1055). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: + ΔЄCΠOI NA CωZOIC / MHP - ΘV. The Virgin Mary standing facing, orans.Rev: ЄVCЄBH MONOMAXON. Constantine standing facing, holding long cross and sword in sheath.DOC 7; Sear 1834. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 2.86 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 1058 - CONSTANTINE IX MONOMACHUS (1042-1055). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: + ΔЄCΠOI NA CωZOIC / MHP - ΘV. The Virgin Mary standing facing, orans.Rev: ЄVCЄBH MONOMAXON. Constantine standing facing, holding long cross and sword in sheath.DOC 7; Sear 1834. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 1.83 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 1057 - ANONYMOUS FOLLES. Class A2. Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VIII (976-1025). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: + ЄMMANOVHΛ / IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.Rev: + IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ. Legend in four lines; pellets above and below.DOC A2; Sear 1813. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 19.17 g. Diameter: 35 mm.

Lot # 1056 - BASIL II BULGAROKTONOS with CONSTANTINE VIII (976-1025). GOLD Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople. Obv: +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; rosette of seven pellets in each cross arm of nimbus.Rev: + bASIL C COҺSTAҺT b R. Crowned facing busts of Basil, wearing loros, and Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them; manus Dei above Basil.DOC 5; Sear 1799.RareUpon the death of Romanus II, the throne belonged to his sons Basil and Constantine, but because of their young age, the regency was given first to Nicephorus II Phocas, then to John Tzimiskes. When the latter died, the usurpation of Bardas Skleros, commander of the eastern troops, endangered the throne. The two brothers were thus aided by their grandfather, the eunuch Basil, and general Bardas Phocas, who defeated Skleros in 979 at Pankaleia and forced him to flee. Basil II proved to have a great thirst for power, and to him his brother Constantine left control of the empire, merely bearing the title of emperor but in fact never exercising it. After Skleros's usurpation, relations soured even with his grandfather whose interference he could no longer stand, and he was eventually the protagonist of another conspiracy. Once the internal issues were resolved a great danger came from Macedonia, which rose up against Constantinople under the leadership of Samuel, and also dragged Bulgaria, Thessaly, Epirus, and Albania into the revolt. Basil was defeated at Serdica and had to return to Constantinople because of the civil war. In fact, Barda Skleros and Barda Phocas, previously enemies, were appointed emperors by their respective armies and allied against Basil to divide up the empire. Phocas closed Constantinople both by sea and land and besieged it in 988. Basil then called for help from the Russian prince Vladimir of Kiev, who provided him with a large contingent of men and defeated the usurper first at Chrysopolis, then at Abydos. After the victory Basil repaid Vladimir's loyalty by giving him his sister Anna in marriage on the condition that the Russians would be baptized. This caused a great stir at court but the Russian Church ended up under the control of the patriarch of Constantinople. Having obtained peace, the emperor faced danger from the aristocrats, especially the landowners who were acquiring land and undermining the Byzantine state system. Basil enacted harsh laws against the latifundia and imposed the restitution to the poor of many lands that the rich had bought; he also confiscated many ecclesiastical properties of the monasteries. Soon the emperor had to deal with a new offensive by Samuel from Macedonia, which went as far as the Balkans and into Greece. Basil intervened strongly and achieved victory after victory all the way to the Danube, earning him the appellation “Bulgaroctonos,” “Bulgar slayer.” After ten years of war Basil conquered Macedonia and was celebrated in triumph in Constantinople. Basil II also turned his sights to Italy, but died in 1025, leaving behind a now vast empire. The Golden Age of Constantinople ended with him. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.82 g. Diameter: 22 mm. Rare

Lot # 1055 - LEO VI with ALEXANDER (886-912). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: + LЄOҺ S ALЄΞAҺδROS. Crowned figures of Leo and Alexander seated facing on double throne, holding between them a labarum.Rev: + LЄOҺ / S ALЄΞAҺ / δROS ЬASIL / ROMЄOҺ. Legend in four lines.DOC 6; Sear 1730. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.73 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

Lot # 1054 - MICHAEL III 'THE DRUNKARD', with BASIL I (842-867). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: + MIҺAЄL IMPЄRAT. Crowned facing bust of Michael, holding akakia and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross.Rev: + ЬASILIЧS RЄX (star). Crowned facing bust of Basil, holding akakia and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross.DOC 8; Sear 1693. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 8.44 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

Lot # 1053 - MICHAEL II THE AMORIAN (820-829). Follis. Syracuse. Obv: MIXAHL S ΘЄOF. Crowned facing busts of Michael, with short beard and chlamys to left, and Theophilus, beardless and with loros to right.Rev: Large M, cross above, Θ below.DOC 21; Sear 1652.Ex H. Berk stock; with ticket Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.75 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 1052 - NICEPHORUS I with STAURACIUS (802-811). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: Crowned facing busts of Nicephorus and Stauracius; cross between.Rev: Large M; cross above, X/X/X - N/N/N across field, A below.DOC 5; Sear 1607. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.57 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 1051 - LEONTIUS (695-698). Decanummium. Constantinople. Dated RY 1 (695/6). Obv: Crowned bust facing, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger.Rev: Large I; cross to left, A (date) to right.MIB 34a; Sear 1336. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.43 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 1050 - JUSTINIAN II (First reign, 685-695). GOLD Semissis. Constantinople. Obv: IҺS CRISTOS RЄX RЄGNANTIHM. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.Rev: DN IЧSTINIANVS SER ҺCRISTIS. Justinian standing facing, holding akakia and cross potent set upon globe.MIB 12; DOC 10; Sear 1252.Son of Constantine IV and Anastasia, Justinian II became emperor at the age of sixteen and was the last of the Heraclian dynasty. He initially renewed the peace with the Arabs, also at the behest of the new caliph, 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, who agreed to very advantageous terms, and also sent ten thousand Mardaites who were integrated into the Byzantine army. Justinian was thus able to concentrate on the Balkans, sending troops to subdue Bulgarians and Slavs, and achieved an important victory, after which he deported thousands of Slavs to Asia Minor, important for the strengthening of the army and the economic system linked to the working of thematic land. However, probably for religious reasons, there was soon a return to war with the Arabs (691-692), who refused to depict Christ on the coins they minted to pay tribute to Byzantium. The decisive battle took place at Sebastopolis in Armenia, where the army of deported Slavs were corrupted by the caliph's gold. The defeat was a heavy one and Armenia submitted to the Arabs. Justinian II was also hated by the people for his fierce tax policy and by the aristocracy for his concessions to small landowners. Inevitably he was overthrown after ten years of his reign, with the revolt of Leontius in 695. The emperor was imprisoned and had his nose amputated, hence the nickname 'Rhinotmetus' = 'the Slit-Nosed'. Finally he was sent into exile in Crimea. However, he did not give up. He escaped more than one assassination attempt and married the daughter of the Khazars leader, who converted to Christianity and took the name Theodora. He allied himself with the Bulgarians, granting the title of Caesar to Khan Tervel in exchange for military support. He then succeeded in retaking Constantinople in 705 and had Leontius and Tiberius II executed. His second reign was marked by his thirst for revenge against those who had made attempts on his life, especially in the city of Cherson. Hence the revolt that dethroned him the second time, led by Bardanes who, after taking the name Philippicus, cut off Justinian's head and put an end to his dynasty Condition: E xtremely fine.Weight: 2.10 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 1049 - CONSTANTINE IV POGONATUS (668-685). GOLD Solidus. Carthage. Dated IY 10 (681/2). Obv: D N CONSTANTЧS PP. Bust facing three-quarter right, with short beard, wearing helmet and cuirass, holding spear and shield; pellet in right field.Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ. Cross potent with ring at base, on three steps; retrograde CONOB below; I (Indiction year) to left; globe to right.MIB 28; DOC -; Sear 1191.Very rare Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 4.32 g. Diameter: 15 mm. Very rare

Lot # 1048 - HERACLIUS (610-641). Decanummium. Catania. Dated RY 13 (622/3). Obv: D N HERACLI P P AVG. Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger.Rev: Large I between A/N/N/O and X/III (date); CAT in exergue.MIB 240; DOC 254; Sear 885. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.93 g. Diameter: 15 mm.

Lot # 1047 - HERACLIUS (610-641). Half Follis. Carthage. Obv: D N ЄRACLIO PP AV. Helmeted bust facing, holding globe cruciger.Rev: Large XX between star and Є; cross above; KRTS below.MIB 235; DOC 235; Sear 874. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.63 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 1046 - HERACLIUS with HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE (610-641). Follis. Isaura. Dated RY 8 (617/8). Obv: Crowned busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing; cross between them.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - ςI(I) across field, christogram above, A below; ISAYP.Sear 848. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 13.33 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 1045 - HERACLIUS with HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE (610-641). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: δδ NN ҺЄRACLIЧS ЄT ҺЄRA CONST P P A. Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross above.Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ A / CONOB. Cross potent set upon three steps.MIB 21; DOC 20a; Sear 743. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.52 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1044 - PHOCAS (602-610). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: δ N FOCAS PЄRP AVG. Crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger.Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ I / CONOB. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and staff surmounted by staurogram.MIBE 9; DOC 10j; Sear 620. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.35 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1043 - PHOCAS (602-610). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: δ N FOCAS PЄRP AVG. Crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger.Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ Z / CONOB. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and staff surmounted by staurogram.MIBE 9; DOC 10g; Sear 620. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.36 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1042 - PHOCAS (602-610). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: δ N FOCAS PЄRP AVG. Crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger.Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ Є / CONOB. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and staff surmounted by staurogram.MIBE 9; DOC 10e.1-5; Sear 620. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.51 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1041 - MAURICE TIBERIUS (582-602). Follis. Theoupolis (Antioch). Dated RY 11 (AD 592/3). Obv: Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - X/I, cross above, A below; THЄUP'.MIBE 96a; DOC 163a; Sear 533. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.98 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 1040 - MAURICE TIBERIUS (582-602). GOLD Tremissis. Constantinople. Obv: D N TIЬЄRI P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORI MAVRI AVG / CONOB. Cross potent.MIBE 20; DOC 14; Sear 488. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 1.46 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 1039 - MAURICE TIBERIUS (582-602). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: O N mAVRC TIЬ P P AVG. Draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger.Rev: VICTORIA AVGG Γ / CONOB. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff surmounted by staurogram.MIBE 6; DOC 5c; Sear 478. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.39 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 1038 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Pentanummium. Uncertain mint. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Large V within wreath.MIBE 246 (Sicily); DOC 369; Sear 337. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 1.68 g. Diameter: 13 mm.

Lot # 1037 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Decanummium. Ravenna mint. Dated RY 35 (561/2). Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: Large I; A/N/N/O - XX/XV (date) across field.MIBE 229a (Rome); DOC 352; Ranieri 394; Sear 326. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.88 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 1036 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Decanummium. Carthage. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AG / (star) X (star). Victory advancing facing, holding wreath and globus cruciger.MIBE 200; DOC 304; Sear 271. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 5.38 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1035 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Carthage. Dated RY 13 (539/40). Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - X/III across field; cross above, S below; CAR.MIBE 195; DOC 292a; Sear 261. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 22.35 g. Diameter: 39 mm.

Lot # 1034 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Theoupolis (Antioch). Dated RY 33 (559/60). Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - X/X/X/III across field, cross above, A below; THЧP (star).MIBE 147a; DOC (229a); Sear 222. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 19.14 g. Diameter: 37 mm.

Lot # 1033 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Antioch. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Large M; star to left and right, cross above, A below; ANTIX.MIBE 125; DOC 202a; Sear 213. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 15.60 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

Lot # 1032 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). 8 Nummi. Thessalonica. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Large H with exergual line; A - P across field; cross above.MIBE 174a; DOC 100a; Sear 189. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.32 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 1031 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Constantinople. Dated RY 21 (547/8). Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - X/X/I across field; cross above, B below; CON.MIBE 95a; DOC 46b; Sear 163. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 18.54 g. Diameter: 35 mm.