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Lot # 509 - Heraclius (610-641). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ D N HЄRACLIЧS PP AVG. Draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing plumed helmet, holding cross. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ Є. Cross potent set on three steps; to right, N. D.O. 4; MIB 6b; Sear 732. AV. 4.42 g. 21.5 mm. R. Scarce variety with N in field. Choice example. About FDC.

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Lot # 510 - Heraclius (610-641) with Heraclius Constantine. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 613-616. D/ DD NN HЄRACLIЧS ЄT HЄRA CONST PP AVG. Facing busts of Heraclius, bearded, and Heraclius Constantine, beardless, both wearing elaborate crown and chlamys. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ Є. Cross potent on three steps; CONOB below. D.O. 8e; MIB 8a; Sear 734. AV. 4.48 g. 23 mm. Superb strike and great portraits. About FDC.

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Lot # 511 - Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine (610-641). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ [∂∂NN hER]ACLIЧS ET hERA CONST PP AV. Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; each wears chlamys and crown with cross; Heraclius has a short beard and whiskers; whilisthis son, whose bust is much smaller, is beardless, but with whiskers. R/ VICTORIA AVЧZ. Cross potent on three steps; to right, Θ; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 16a; MIB 20; Sear 741. AV. 4.45 g. 20.5 mm. Peripheral striking flatness, otherwise. good EF.

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Lot # 512 - Heraclius (610-641). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; each wears chlamys and crown with cross; Heraclius has long beard and whiskers, whilst his son has slight beard and moustache; above, cross. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ I. Cross potent on three steps, CONOB beneath. D.O. 26j; MIB 29; Sear 749. AV. 4.39 g. 21 mm. Lightly toned; great portraits. Choice example. About FDC/FDC. With NAC tag.

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Lot # 513 - Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas (610-641). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 639-641. D/ Heraclonas, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, each holding globus cruciger, all crowned. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ S. Cross potent on three steps; Heraclian monogram to left; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 43e; MIB 50; Sear 769. AV. 4.49 g. 21 mm. Toned. Irrelevant metal flaw on reverse. About FDC.

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Lot # 514 - Heraclius (610-641). AV Semissis, Constantinople mint, 613-641 AD. D/ D N hЄRACL-ЧS t PP AV. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ S. Cross potent on globe. D.O. 52b; Sear 785; MIB 72. AV. 2.29 g. 18 mm. Exceptional for type. As struck. FDC.

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Lot # 515 - Heraclius (610-641) with Heraclius Constantine. AV Solidus. Uncertain eastern military mint. Struck 613-617. D/ ∂∂ NN ҺЄRACLIЧS ЄT ҺRA CONST P. Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; each wears chlamys and crown with cross; Heraclius has short beard, whilst his son, whose bust is much smaller, is beardless; above, cross. R/ VICTORIA AVςЧI. Cross potent on three steps, CONOB beneath. D.O. 187 (Alexandria); MIB 77 (Cyprus); Sear 851 (Jerusalem). AV. 4.56 g. 22 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb and brilliant with light delicate tone. Peripheral striking flatness. About FDC. Ex Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection, Sotheby's New York, 1990, lot 262. Ex Stack's Bowers The Golden Horn Collection, 2009, lot 3139.

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Lot # 516 - Heraclius (610-641). AE Follis, Ravenna mint. D/ Heraclius (in centre), Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left) all standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; above Heraclonas'head, cross. R/ Large M between A/N/N/O and [A]/X/II/II; above, Monogram 21; in exergue, RAV. D.O. 302-5; Sear 915; Ranieri 613-14. AE. 6 g. 23.5 mm. RR. An outstanding example of this very rare and interesting dynastic issue. Lovely glossy emerald green patina. Good VF. Ex Artemide Aste 51E, 2020, lot 492. Ex Artemide Aste LXI, 2024, lot 752.

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Lot # 517 - Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas (610-641). AE Follis, Ravenna mint. D/ Heraclius flanked by his sons Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas, each crowned, holding globus cruciger, and standing facing. R/ Large M; monogram above, A/N/N/O-[...] across field; in exergue, RAV. D.O. 306-307; Ranieri 622; MIB 225; Sear 916. AE. 5.06 g. 20 mm. RR. Rare and choice example with deep green patina. Irregular flan. Good VF. Ex Artemide Aste 64E, 2023, lot 700.

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Lot # 518 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 642-645 AD. D/ d N CONSƮANƮINЧS P P AVς. Bust facing, with small head, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger. R/ VICTORIA AVςЧ Є. Cross potent on three steps; CONOBK in exergue. MIB 4a; Sear 937; D.O. 2b (Heraclonas). AV. 4.38 g. 20 mm. Slightly off-centre; irrelevant metal flaw and light scratch on reverse. Nice example for type. About FDC. Ex Sternberg, 30 November 1974, lot 692.

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Lot # 519 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Struck 641-646/7 AD. D/ ∂N CONSTANTINЧS P P AV. Crowned and draped facing bust, holding globus cruciger in right hand. R/ VICTORIA AVςЧ Δ. Cross potent set on three steps; in exergue, CONOB. MIB 3; D.O. 1d; Sear 938. AV. 4.48 g. 19.5 mm. Lightly toned. Great strike and portrait. About FDC.

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Lot # 520 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ dN CONSƮANƮINVS PP AVG. Crowned and draped facing bust wearing long beard, holding globus cruciger. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ S. Cross potent on three steps; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 19f; Sear 956; MIB 23. AV. 4.43 g. 20 mm. Choice specimen; peripheral weakness. About FDC/FDC.

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Lot # 521 - Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, officina Γ. D/ d N CONSƮANƮINЧS CONSƮAN. Crowned busts of Constans, with long beard, and Constantine facing, both wearing chlamys; between their heads, cross. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ I. ScaCross potent on three steps; in exergue, CONOBI. D.O. 26; MIB 28; Sear 960. AV. 4.42 g. 19 mm. Scarce variant; superb example. About FDC.

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Lot # 522 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, c. 661-663 AD. D/ ∂ N COSτ ANI. Draped busts of Constans, wearing plumed helmet and long beard, and Constantine, wearing crown, facing; cross above. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ B. Cross potent set on three steps; to left and right, full-length figures of Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding cruciform sceptre; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 30b; MIB 31; Sear 964. AV. 4.47 g. 19.5 mm. Choice example. Peripheral flatness. About FDC.

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Lot # 523 - Constans II, with Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius (641-668). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 667-668. D/ VICTORIA AVGЧ A. Bust facing, with long beard and moustache, wearing chlamys and plumed helmet ornamented with cross, holding globus cruciger. R/ Constantine IV, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. MIB 39; D.O. 40 var. (officina); Sear 972. AV. 4.39 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare type. Graffiti and hairlines, some areas of weakness, otherwise. EF.

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Lot # 524 - Constans II (641-668). AV Semissis, Constantinople mint. D/ ∂N CONSτAN - τINЧS PP AV Diademed and draped bust right. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧς. Cross potent on globe. D.O. 44; MIB 50; Sear 983. AV. 2.19 g. 17.5 mm. Exceptional example; perfectly struck and centered. FDC/About FDC.

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Lot # 525 - Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). AV Solidus. Syracuse mint, c. 654-659. D/ ∂ N CONSTANTINЧS CONSTANTINЧ. Crowned busts facing of Constans II, with long beard and Constantine IV, beardless, both wearing crown and chlamys; cross above. R/ VICTORIA AVςЧ ΘI•. Cross potent set on small globe on four steps; C to right; CONOB below. D.O. 156b; MIB 89; Sear 1076. AV. 4.16 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Rare type. Few light scratches, otherwise. Good VF.

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Lot # 526 - Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). AV Solidus. Syracuse mint, c. 661-668. D/ [...] CO Ч. Draped busts facing of Constans II, to left wearing plumed helmet, and Constantine IV, to right wearing crown; cross above. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ KЧ•. Cross potent on three steps; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB (triangular pellet stop). D.O. 162d; MIB 96; Sear 1087A. AV. 4.3 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and excellent specimen. EF.

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Lot # 527 - Constantine IV, Pogonatus (668-685). AE Follis, Ravenna mint. D/ [DN COTINVS PP]. Bust three-quarter face to right, helmeted and cuirassed, and holding spear and shield. R/ Large M between facing standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius; above, [ANNO -] XVI; beneath, Θ; in exergue, RAV. D.O. 87-91; Sear 1239; Ranieri 727 ff. AE. 5.56 g. 18 mm. RR. Rare and in very good condition for issue; brown patina. About VF/VF. Ex Artemide Aste XLV, 2016, lot 501. Ex Roma Numismatics The Byzantine Collection, 2023, lot 219.

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Lot # 528 - Justinian II (685-695). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck 687-692. D/ D IЧSTINIANЧS PЄ AV. Draped and bearded bust facing, wearing crown with cross on circlet, holding globus cruciger. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ H. Cross potent on three steps; CONOB below. D.O. 5g; MIB 6; Sear 1246. AV. 4.48 g. 19 mm. Exceptional and well centred portrait. EF/Good EF. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 34, 1994, 217. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils 152, 2022, 1147. Ex Artemide Aste LXI, 2024, lot 770.

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Lot # 529 - Tiberius III, Apsimar (698–705). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 698-705 AD. D/ D TIBERIЧS PЄ AV. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield with horseman motif. R/ VICTORIA AVςЧ Z. Cross potent on three steps; below, CONOB. D.O. 1f; MIB 1; Sear 1360. AV. 4.42 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and brilliant example. About FDC.

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Lot # 530 - Tiberius III, Apsimar (698-705). AE Follis. Constantinople mint. D/ Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif; star to left. R/ Large M between A/N/N/O and numeral; cross above; beneath, Γ; in exergue, CON. D.O. 7-10; MIB 73; Sear 1366. AE. 3.38 g. 23 mm. R. Overstruck on an earlier Constantinople issue. Good VF. Ex Artemide Aste LXI, 2024, lot 777.

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Lot # 531 - Philippicus, Bardanes (711-713). AE Follis. Constantinople mint. Dated RY 1 (711-712). D/ Philippicus standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding eagle-tipped scepter and globus cruciger. R/ Large M between [A/N/N/O] and I; above, cross; below, A; in exergue, CON. D.O. 9-10; MIB 21; Sear 1455. AE. 2.82 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Very rare. About VF/VF. Ex Artemide Aste LXI, 2024, lot 781.

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Lot # 532 - Leo III the 'Isaurian' (717-741). AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 717-720. D/ D N D LЄON P A MЧL A. Crowned bust of Leo facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. R/ VICTORIA AVςЧ Δ C / CONOB. Cross potent set upon three steps. D.O. 2a; MIB 2; Sear 1503. AV. 4.3 g. 20 mm. Very rare with 'C' following officina letter; marks in fields. About EF. Ex Naville Numismatics 79, 2023, lot 732. Ex Artemide Aste LXI, 2024, lot 787.

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Lot # 533 - Leo III the 'Isaurian', with Constantine V (717-741). AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 735-740. D/ dN D LEON PA MЧL•. Crowned bust of Leo facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. R/ D N CONStANtINЧS M. Crowned bust of Constantine facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. D.O. 5; Sear 1504. AV. 4.39 g. 20.5 mm. About EF.

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Lot # 534 - Leo III, the Isaurian (717-741) with Constantine V. AV debased Tremissis, Rome mint, 721-741 AD. D/ D NO LЄ P A MЧL. Crowned facing bust of Leo III, bearded, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger and akakia. R/ D N O CONTANTIN. Crowned facing bust of Constantine V, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger and akakia; star to left and right. D.O. 91; Sear 1534. AV. 1.27 g. 15 mm. RRR. Extremely rare Rome mint issue, only one specimen cited by DOC. Very good metal and strike for issue. About EF.

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Lot # 535 - Constantine V Copronymus (741-775). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ N CONSƮANƮINЧS. Crowned and draped bust facing, holding cross potent and akakia. R/ C LЄON P A MЧL H, Crowned and draped bust of Leo III facing, holding cross potent and akakia. D.O. 1; Sear 1550. AV. 3.96 g. 19 mm. EF/Good EF.

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Lot # 536 - Constantine V Copronymus with Leo IV and Leo III (741-775). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ COҺSTAҺTIҺOS S LЄOҺ OҺЄOS. Crowned equal sized busts of Constantine V, bearded and on the left, and Leo IV, beardless and on the right, facing and wearing chlamys; between their heads, cross and pellet. R/ C LЄON P A MЧ L. Crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing loros and holding cross potent on base in his right hand. D.O. 2d; Sear 1551. AV. 4.46 g. 22 mm. R. Rare and choice example. EF/Good EF.

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Lot # 537 - Constantine V Copronymus with Leo IV (741-775). AV Solidus, Syracuse mint. D/ Facing busts of Constantine V and Leo IV, each wearing crown and chlamys; in field above, cross. R/ Facing bust of Leo III wearing crown and loros and holding cross potent. D.O. 15; Sear 1565. AV. 3.49 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Irregular flan. EF.

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Lot # 538 - Constantine VI, with Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV (780-797). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 780-787. D/ LЄOҺ VS S ЄςςOҺ COҺSƮAҺƮIҺOS O ҺЄOS. Constantine VI and Leo IV enthroned facing, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding akakia; cross above. R/ LЄOҺ PAP COҺSƮAҺƮIҺOS PAƮHR. Crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros; cross above, pellet between. D.O. 2 (Leo IV); Sear 1584 (Leo IV). AV. 4.44 g. 21 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. EF/Good EF.

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Lot # 539 - Leo V, the Armenian (813-820). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ Crowned facing bust of Leo, wearing loros, holding cross potent; Λ to left, Є/O and star to right. R/ KONCT. Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger; C - I across field. D.O. 17; Sear 1636. AE. 2.41 g. 19.5 mm. Green patina. In very good condition for type. EF.

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Lot # 540 - Theophilus, with Constantine and Michael II (829-842). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ *ΘЄOFILOS bASILЄ Θ. Crowned and draped bust of Theophilus facing, holding patriarchal cross and akakia. R/ +MIXAHL S COҺSTAҺTIҺ'. Busts of Michael II and Constantine side by side, facing, each wearing crown surmounted by cross and chlamys; between heads, cross. D.O. 3; Sear 1653. AV. 4.39 g. 20 mm. Brilliant and choice. Small area of flatness and few marks on obverse, otherwise. Good EF/About FDC.

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Lot # 541 - Theophilus (829-842). AV Solidus, Syracuse mint. D/ ΘЄOFILOS. Facing bust of Theophilus, wearing crown surmounted by cross and chlamys, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. R/ ΘЄOFILOS. Facing bust of Theophilus, wearing crown surmounted by cross and loros, holding cross potent in his right hand. D.O. 24; Sear 1670. AV. 3.88 g. 15 mm. R. Rare Solidus, sharply struck. EF.

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Lot # 542 - Theophilus (829-842). AV Semissis, Syracuse mint. D/ ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger. R/ ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing with short beard, wearing crown and loros, and holding cross potent. D.O. 26a; Sear 1673. AV. 1.84 g. 12.5 mm. R. Choice example; well struck on a broad flan. EF.

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Lot # 543 - Theophilus (829-842). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint. D/ ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger. R/ ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing with short beard, wearing crown and loros, and holding cross potent. D.O. 27; Sear 1678. AV. 1.16 g. 10 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. About FDC.

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Lot # 544 - PB Seal, Byzantine, c. 8th-9th century. John of Liparis(?). D/ O AΓIOC ΓЄOPΓIOC. St. George standing facing, holding spear and grounded shield. R/ + Cω[...] / IωNH IMЄ / TON ΛIΠAPI / [...]HMAP / [...]. Legend in five lines. BZS -. PB. 48.3 g. 35 mm. Good VF.

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Artemide LXV

Lot # 545 - Basil I, the Macedonian (867-886 AD). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIЧM*. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. R/ ЬASILIOS ЄT COҺSƮAhƮ' AЧGG Ь'. Crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and loros, and his son Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. D.O. 2; Sear 1704. AV. 4.4 g. 20 mm. Brilliant, from masterly engraved dies. As struck. FDC.

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Lot # 546 - Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine (868-879). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint. D/ IhSЧS XRI-StЧS nICA. Cross potent with base on three steps set on globe. R/ + bASI/LIOS CЄ / COnStAn/tIn' PIStV / bASILIS / ROmЄO', legend in six lines. D.O. 7; Sear 1708. AR. 2.98 g. 24 mm. Iridescent patina. EF.

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Lot # 547 - Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus and Romanus II (945-963 AD). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ + IhS XPS RЄX RЄϚNANTIЧM. Half length bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left. R/ COhStAht CЄ ROmAh' AЧϚϚ I'R'. Crowned facing busts of Constantine VII (on left), bearded, wearing loros, and Romanus II (on right), wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, jointly holding long patriarchal cross. D.O. 15; Sear 1751. AV. 4.44 g. 21 mm. Choice example; well struck from detailed dies. FDC.

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Lot # 548 - Romanus III Argyrus (1028-1034). AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople mint. D/ + IhS XIS RЄX RЄϚNANTIЧM. Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne. R/ ΘCЄ bOHΘ´ RωMAnω. Romanus, holding globus cruciger, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary); MΘ above. D.O. 1c; Sear 1819; Ratto 1972. AV. 4.41 g. 24 mm. EF.

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Lot # 549 - Romanus III Argyrus (1028-1034). AR MIliaresion, small module. Constantinople mint, c. 1030 (?) AD. D/ +ΠAΡΘЄΝЄ COI ΠOΛVAINЄ. The Virgin, nimbate, standing three-quarter facing to right, on footstod, wearing palladium and maphorium; with her left arm she holds the Infant Christ, nimbate, facing; to left, M; to right Θ. Triple border with eight equally spaced globes. R/ ΟC ΗΛΠΙΚЄ ΠΑΝΤΑ ΚΑΤΟPΘΟΙ. Romanus, bearded, standing facing on footstod, wearing crown, saccos and loros and holding long patriarchal cross and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross. Triple border with eight equally spaced globes. Sear 1822; D.O. 3. AR. 2.15 g. 21.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and nice example. Oxidation spots. VF. Ex Artemide Aste LXI, 2024, lot 805.

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Lot # 550 - Constantine IX Monomachus (1042-1055 AD). AV Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. D/ +IҺS XIS RЄX RCςNANTIҺm. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. R/ +CωҺSτAhτh BASILЄЧS Rm. Crowned bust facing, wearing loros, holding labarum in right hand and globus cruciger in left. D.O. 2a; Sear 1829. AV. 4.38 g. 28 mm. Scarce. Great example. EF/Good EF.

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Lot # 551 - Constantine IX Monomachus (1042-1055). AV Tetarteron Nomisma, Constantinople mint, 1053-1055. D/ + IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺM. Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, cross-nimbate, holding book of Gospels. R/ + CωҺSTAҺT ЬASILЄЧS. Bust of Constantine facing, crowned, wearing jewelled chlamys, holding labarum and globus cruciger. D.O. 6; Sear 1833. AV. 4.04 g. 19 mm. Well centered, metal flaw on edge. EF. Ex Artemide Aste LXI, 2024, lot 807.

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Lot # 552 - Constantine X Ducas (1059-1067). AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople mint. D/ +IhS XIS RCX – RCGNANTIhm. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. R/ +KωNRΛCΛ – OΔOUKΛC. Constantine standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. D.O. 1b; Sear 1847. AV. 4.44 g. 27 mm. Good EF.

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Lot # 553 - Michael VII Ducas (1071-1078). EL Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. D/ IC-XC. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction and holding in left book of Gospels. R/ MIXAHΛ RACIΛ. Bust facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum and globus cruciger. D.O. 2; Sear 1868. EL. 4.37 g. 30.5 mm. Attractive cabinet tone; scratch and graffito, otherwise. good EF.

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Lot # 554 - Nicephorus III Botaniates (1078-1081). EL Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. D/ Christ enthroned facing, wearing pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in left. R/ +NIKHΦ ΔEC Tω ROTANIA. Nicephorus standing facing on footstool, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum with X on shaft and globus cruciger. D.O. 3b; Sear 1881. EL. 4.37 g. 29 mm. Flan-crack, otherwise. Good VF.

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Lot # 555 - Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118). AV Hyperpyron Nomisma, Constantinople mint. D/ Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. R/ Alexius standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; Manus Dei to upper right. D.O. 20c; Sear 1912. AV. 4.22 g. 32.5 mm. Light scratches and graffiti, otherwise. about EF.

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Lot # 556 - John II Comnenus (1118-1143). AV Hyperpyron. Thessalonica mint. D/ Christ seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium and raising right hand in benediction; in left, holding book of gospels; to left, cross. R/ Facing half-length figures of the virgin, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium, and John, crowned, wearing loros and akakia; both holding patriarchal cross between them; above, manus dei. D.O. 4 var. (no cross on obverse); Sear 1947. AV. 4.48 g. 30 mm. RR. Very rare variant with cross on obverse. Good style. About EF. Ex NAC R, 2007, lot 1752 (misdescribed).

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Lot # 557 - Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180). AV Hyperperon, Constantinople mint. Struck 1143-1160. D/ ΚЄRΟ ΗΘЄΙ. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator. R/ ΜΑΝΥΗΛ ΔЄCΠΟΤΗ Τω ΠΟΡΦΥΡΟΓЄΝΙΤω. Manuel I standing facing, holding labarum and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross; manus Dei above; five jewels on collar, six pellets in loros end. D.O. 1b; Sear 1956. AV. 4.24 g. 32.5 mm. Few scratches on reverse, otherwise. EF. Ex NAC R, 2007, lot 1757.

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Lot # 558 - Isaac II Angelus (1185-1195). EL Aspron Trachy. Constantinople mint. D/ MP-ΘV across upper field. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding head of the Holy Infant on lap. R/ Isaac standing facing, holding cross-tipped scepter in right hand and akakia in left, being crowned by St. Michael the Archangel, holding jeweled sceptre. D.O. 2b; Sear 2002. EL. 3.91 g. 29 mm. Some edge-cracks. Good VF.

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