Byzantine Coins
Results from 2401 to 2450 of 3053
Lot # 651
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Basil I the Macedonian (867-886) with Constantine (868-879). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint, 868-879 AD. Obv. IhSYS XRIStYS nICA. Cross potent on three steps, globe beneath; triple border. Rev. + bASI/LIOS CЄ / COnStAn/tIns PIStV / bASILIS / ROmЄO' in six lines; triple border. D.O. 7; Sear 1708. AR. 2.49 g. 23.5 mm. Chipped flan. A good example, prettily toned. Good VF.
Lot # 650
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Basil I, the Macedonian (867-886 AD). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIЧM*. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Rev. BASILIVS ET COnSTAnt AЧGG'b'. 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. 4.45 g. 20 mm. Brilliant, from masterly engraved dies. Virtually as struck. Good EF.
Lot # 649
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Michael III 'the Drunkard' (842-867). EL Semis. Syracuse mint. Struck c. 856-866. Obv. MI-XAHΛ O. Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. MI-XAHΛ 0 Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing loros, holding cross potent in his right hand. Rev. MI-XAHΛ. Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing loros, holding cross potent in his right hand. D.O. 9; Sear 1694; Ratto -. EL. 1.63 g. 14 mm. RR. Very rare and brilliant. Virtually as struck. Good EF/About FDC.
Lot # 648
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Michael III 'the Drunkard', with Theodora and Thecla (842-867 AD). AR Miliarension. Constantinople mint. Obv. IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA. Cross potent set upon three steps. Rev. + MIXA / HL ΘЄOδORA / S ΘЄCLA ЄS Θ / ЬASILIS RO / MAIOҺ, legend in five lines. D.O. 5; Sear 1690; Ratto 1842. AR. 1.85 g. 25 mm. R. Rare and choice, prettily toned. Minting flaw, otherwise. EF. Ex Numismatik Naumann 44, 2016, 1218.
Lot # 647
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Theophilus, with Michael III (829-842 AD). AR Miliarension, Constantinople mint. Obv. IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA. Cross potent set upon three steps. Rev. + ӨЄO / FILOS S MI / XAHL ЄC ӨЄ / ЬASILIS RO / MAIOҺ, legend in five lines. D.O. 12; Sear 1664. AR. 1.94 g. 22 mm. Chipped edge. Choice example, nicely toned. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 646
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Michael II, the Amorian (820-829). AR Miliaresion, Constaninople mint. Obv. IhSYS XRIStYSnICA. Cross potent on three steps; triple border. Rev. + mIXA/HLSΘЄOFI/ LЄЄCΘЄY/bASILIS RO/mAIOn in five lines; triple border. D.O. 6; Sear 1641. AR. 2.09 g. 22.5 mm. R. Rare and very attractive example, lightly toned. Light mark on obverse. About EF. Ex Numismatik Naumann 44, 2016, 1216.
Lot # 645
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Leo V with Constantine (813-820). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint. Obv. IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA. Cross potent set upon three steps. Rev. + LЄOҺ / S COҺSTAҺ / TIҺЄ Є C ΘЄЧ / ЬASILIS RO / MAIOҺ, legend in five lines. D.O. 5; Sear 1628. AR. 2.14 g. 24 mm. Scarce. Nice example, nicely toned. Good VF/About EF. Numismatik Naumann 45, 2016, 1017.
Lot # 644
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Michael I, Rhangabe wit Theophylactus (811-813). AR Miliaresion, Constaninople mint. Obv. IhSYS XRIStYSnICA. Cross potent on three steps; triple border. Rev. + mIXA/HLSΘЄOFV/ LACTЄ ЄC Θ/bASILIS RO/mAIOn in five lines; triple border. D.O. 3; Sear 1616. AR. 2.06 g. 23.5 mm. Lightly toned with golden hues. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 643
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Nicephorus I with Stauracius (802-811 AD). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck AD 803-811. Obv. ҺICIFOROS ЬASILЄ'. Crowned facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia. Rev. STAVRACIS ∂ЄSPOS X. Crowned facing bust of Stauracius, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. D.O. 2c; Sear 1604. AV. 4.43 g. 19 mm. Areas of flatness, otherwise. Good EF.
Lot # 642
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Constantine VI with Irene (780-797). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint. Obv. InSuS XRISTuS nICA. Cross potent on three steps; triple border. Rev. CONS/TAnTInO/S S IRInI E/C TEu bA/SILIS in five lines; triple border. D.O. 4; Sear 1595. AR. 1.28 g. 20.5 mm. Nice example, lightly toned. Scratches on obverse. VF. Ex Numismatik Naumann 43, 2016, 1088.
Lot # 641
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Leo IV the Khazar, with Constantine VI (775-780). AR Miliaresion. Constantinople mint. Obv. IhSVS XRIS-TVS nICA. Cross potent set on three steps. Rev. LЄOҺ/ S COhSτ/ AҺτIҺЄ Є/C ΘЄЧ ЬA/SILIS in five lines. D.O. 3; Sear 1585. AR. 2.09 g. 22 mm. Pitted surface. Good VF.
Lot # 640
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Constantine VI, with Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV (780-797). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 780-787. Obv. LЄOҺ VS S ЄςςOҺ COҺSƮAҺƮIҺOS O ҺЄOS. Constantine VI and Leo IV enthroned facing, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding akakia; cross above. Rev. 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. 4.41 g. 22 mm. RR. Rare and attractive specimen. About EF.
Lot # 639
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Constantine V Copronymus with Leo IV (741-775). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint. Obv. [CONST...] Facing crowned and draped bust of Constantine, holding cross potent and akakia. Rev. oN LEON PAM. Facing crowned and draped bust of Leo III, holding globus cruciger and akakia. D.O. 17; Sear 1567. AV. 1.18 g. 14.5 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck, from detailed dies. EF. Ex Artemide LVI, 2021, 511.
Lot # 638
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Leo III the 'Isaurian' (717-741). AV Solidus. Syracuse mint, c. 717-720. Obv. dN LЄOM d[...]. Bust facing with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger with patriarchal cross and akakia. Rev. VICTORIA AVςЧ. Cross potent on three steps; CONOB below. D.O. -; MIB 7; Sear 1523; Sp. 296. EL. 3.99 g. 19 mm. RRR. Well preserved for issue. Very rare, few specimens appeared on market. About EF.
Lot # 637
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Leo III the 'Isaurian', with Constantine V (717-741). AV Tremissis. Uncertain Italian mint, c. 720-740 AD. Obv. Legend off flan. Crowned and bearded bust facing, holding globus cruciger and wearing chlamys. Rev. Legend off flan. Crowned bust facing (with slight beard?), holding globus cruciger and wearing chlamys; to right, cross within crescents. D.O. -, cf. 103; Sear -; cf. 1540E. EL. 1.28 g. 15 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Lightly toned. Edge chipped. Good VF.
Lot # 636
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Leo III the 'Isaurian', with Constantine V (720-741). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint. Obv. ҺISЧS XRISƮЧS ҺICA, cross potent set upon three steps. Rev. LЄOҺ S COҺSƮAҺƮIҺЄ Є C ΘЄЧ bA SILIS, in five lines. D.O. 22; Sear 1512. AR. 2.02 g. 22 mm. Good example, nicely toned. Minor graffiti on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 635
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Leo III the 'Isaurian', with Constantine V (717-741). AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 735-740. Obv. ∂ NO LЄON P A MЧL. Crowned bust of Leo facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. ∂ N CONSTANTINЧS MI. Crowned bust of Constantine facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. Cf. D.O. 4; Sear 1504. AV. 4.44 g. 19.5 mm. Minor roughness. Well centered. Good EF.
Lot # 634
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Anastasius II, Artemius (713-715). AV Solidus, Syracuse mint. Obv. ∂ N ARTЄM[IЧS ANAST MЧLT]. Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ. Cross potent on three steps; star at the end of legend; P in right field; CONOB below. D.O. 11; MIB 9; Sear 1472; Sp. 285. AV. 4.03 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Very rare. One of the best specimen offered on market. EF.
Lot # 633
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Anastasius II, Artemius (713-715 AD). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Obv. DN APTЄM[IЧS A-]NASTASIЧS MЧL. Crowned facing bust, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. VICTORIA [AVS]ЧΘ. Cross potent set on three steps; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 2h; MIB 2; Sear 1463; Füeg 2.I.1. AV. 4.24 g. 19.5 mm. Nice example with pleasant tone and expressive portrait. Graffiti on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 632
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Tiberius III, Apsimar (698-705). AE 30 Nummi or 3/4 Follis. Rome mint. Obv. Crowned and draped facing bust, [holding spear and shield?]. Rev. Large XXX; ROM below. D.O. 42; MIB 81; Sear 1405. AE. 1.39 g. 12 mm. RR. Very rare. Irregular flan. VF.
Lot # 631
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Tiberius III, Apsimar (698-705). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint. Obv. [D TIЬЄ]RI AV. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust to right, wearing paludamentum. Rev. [VICTORIA] AЧϚЧ. Cross potent; C in right field, CONOB in exergue. D.O. 30; MIB 43; Sear 1391. AV. 1.24 g. 14.5 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Minor marks. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 630
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Tiberius III, Apsimar (698-705). AV Semissis, Uncertain italian mint (?). Obv. D TIBERIЧS. Diademed (?) and draped bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AЧGЧ C. Cross potent on globus. Cf. D.O. 28; Cf. MIB 35-37; Cf. Sear 1387. AV. 2.01 g. 18 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, seemingly unlisted for this style in the standard reference. Warm patina. Light marks on the reverse. About EF. Given the style, the metal, and the presence of the letter C on the reverse, the attribution to the Syracuse mint is tenable.
Lot # 629
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Tiberius III, Apsimar (698–705). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 698-705 AD. Obv. D TIBERI ЧS PЄ AV. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORIA AVςЧ B. Cross potent on three steps; below, CONOB. D.O. 1b; MIB 1; Sear 1360. AV. 4.4 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare anche choice, brilliant example. EF.
Lot # 628
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Justinian II (685-695). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck 687-692. Obv. D IЧSTINIANЧS PЄ AV. Draped and bearded bust facing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Θ. Cross potent on three steps; CONOBΓ below. D.O. 6f; MIB 7; Sear 1247. AV. 4.33 g. 19.5 mm. About EF.
Lot # 627
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Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685). AR Half Siliqua, Uncertain Italian mint, Sicily (?). Obv. Bust right, wearing diademed helmet and paludamentum. Rev. Two cross potents arranged to form a star of eight rays. D.O. 79; MIB 69 (Constantinople); Sear 1230. AR. 1.31 g. 14.5 mm. R. Unusual anepigraphic issue. Rare and intriguing. EF.
Lot # 626
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Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685). AV Semissis. Syracuse mint. Obv. ∂N CONτAτIЧS PP AV. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Θ. Cross potent on globe; in right field, I; below, pellet. D.O. -; MIB 39; Sear 1204b. AV. 2.16 g. 17 mm. RR. Minor marks on obverse. Very rare and superb. Lighlty bent flan. Good EF.
Lot # 625
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Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius (668-685). AV Solidus, 677-678 AD. Syracuse mint. Obv. ∂ N COSTANSς Ч P. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, with short beard; spear over right shoulder, shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ. Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, both draped and holding globus cruciger; four pellets at the end of legend; CONOBΘ below. Cf. D.O. 57c (pellet after Θ); Cf. MIB 35 (same); Sear 1203; Sp. 168. AV. 4.2 g. 20.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare with this mintmark. Expressive and detailed portrait. Minor nick on edge. In very high grade of preservation. About FDC.
Lot # 624
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Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius (668-685). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 674-681. Obv. ∂N CONτ NЧS P. Pearl-diademed, plume-helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif. Rev. VICTOA AVGЧ s. Cross potent set on three steps; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, both wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 10e; MIB 7a; Sear 1156. AV. 4.4 g. 19 mm. Perfect strike. About FDC.
Lot # 623
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Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Rome mint. Obv. dN CONSTANTINЧS PP AVI. Bust facing, with small head, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Γ. Cross potent on three steps; K to right; CONOB below. D.O. 10a1 (Heraclonas); MIB 112; Sear 1117. AV. 4.44 g. 21 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Detailed and complete. FDC. This new type is likely attributed to the Roma mint, but other distinct Italian mints could also be possible issuing authorities.
Lot # 622
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Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Syracuse mint. Obv. Facing busts of Constans, wearing plumed helmet and Constantine IV wearing crown; each wearing chlamys; between their heads, cross. Rev. VICTORIA AVG CYL. Cross potent above four (?) steps between facing standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 162c; MIB 95; Sear 1086a; Spahr 142-150. AV. 4.45 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Nicely toned, with bright fields. Good EF.
Lot # 621
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Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). AV Solidus. Syracuse mint, c. 654-659. Obv. ∂ N CONSTANTINЧS CONSTANTINЧ. Crowned busts facing of Constans II, with long beard and Constantine IV, beardless, both wearing crown and chlamys; cross above. Rev. VICTORIA AVςЧ ΘI•. Cross potent set on small globe on four steps; C to left, Є to right; CONOB below. D.O. -, cf. 156b (C in right field only); MIB -, cf. 89 (same); Sear -, cf. 1076 (same); Cf. Sp. -, cf. 128 (same). AV. 4.33 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and in exceptional state of preservation. Variety apparently unpublished in the standard references. About FDC.
Lot # 620
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Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Syracuse mint. Obv. d N CONSTANTINVS PP AV. Bust facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AЧGЧ I. Cross potent set on three steps; Θ to right; three pellets at the end of legend; CONOB below. D.O. 153; MIB 84; Sear 1072; Sp. 62. AV. 4.43 g. 21.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, one of the very few specimens on market. Perfectly struck and centered on a broad flan. Brilliant and complete. Great peculiar style. Rare as such. About FDC/FDC.
Lot # 619
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Constans II (641-668) with Constantine IV. AR Hexagram. Constantinople mint, 654-659 AD. Obv. dN CONSTANTINYS C CONSTANT. Facing busts of Constans with long beard, and Constantine IV, beardless; each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads, cross. Rev. dЄYS AdIYtA ROmANIS. Cross potent on globe above three steps; in field to right, C. D.O. 56; MIB 151; Sear 997. AR. 6.4 g. 24 mm. R. Area of flat strike, otherwise. Good VF.
Lot # 618
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Constans II (641-668). AR Hexagram, Constantinople mint. Obv. ∂ N CONSτANτ[INЧS P P AV]. Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev. ∂ЄЧS A∂IЧτA ROMANIS. Cross potent set on globe on three steps. D.O. 48; MIB 142; Sear 989. AR. 6.18 g. 25 mm. Lightly toned. Weak strike, otherwise. good VF.
Unofficial Uncertain Italian Mint
Lot # 617
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Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Unofficial Italian mint. Obv. [∂ N COSτ ANI]. Draped busts of Constans, wearing plumed helmet and long beard, and Constantine, wearing crown, facing; cross above. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Θ. 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. -; Cf. MIB pl. 26, X4 (different officina); Sear -. AV. 4.33 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare imitative issue. EF.
Lot # 616
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Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck 659-662. Obv. ∂N CONSTANI. Facing busts of Constans, with long beard and wearing plumed helmet, and Constantine IV, beardless, wearing crown; both wearing chlamys; cross between. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Γ. Cross potent set on globe; in exergue, CONOB+. D.O. 29c; MIB 30; Sear 963. AV. 4.44 g. 20 mm. Scarce type. A very attractive specimen. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 615
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Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Struck 641-646/7 AD. Obv. ∂N CONSTANTINЧS PP AV. Crowned and draped facing bust, holding globus cruciger in right hand. Rev. VICTORIA AVςЧ Θ. Cross potent set on three steps; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 1i; MIB 3; Sear 938. AV. 4.47 g. 21 mm. Minor marks in fields. Die-shift on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 614
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Heraclius (610-641) with Heraclius Constantine. AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, c. 629-631 AD. Obv. DD NN ЄRACLIVS ЄT ЄRA CONST PP. Facing busts of Heraclius, with long beard and moustache, and Heraclius Constantine, with short beard; each wearing crown, paludamentum and cuirass; cross above; all within heavy raised annular border. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCC H. Cross potent on three steps; CONOB below; all within heavy raised annular border. D.O. 272a2; MIB 113a; Sear 897; Ranieri 550. AV. 4.44 g. 22.5 mm. RR. Very rare solidus with superb detailed portraits. Sharply struck. Of the highest grade of preservation. About FDC/FDC.
Lot # 613
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Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine (610-641). AR Hexagram, Constantinople mint. Obv. dd NN hERACLIYS et hERA C. Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine seated facing on double throne; each wears crown with cross and chlamys and holding globus cruciger; between their heads, cross. Rev. dЄYS AdIYtA ROmANIS. Cross potent on globe above three steps; in field to right, K. D.O. 64; MIB 140; Sear 798. AR. 6.72 g. 22 mm. R. Rare. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 612
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Heraclius (610-641). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. DN hERACLyS t PP AV. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGV S. Cross potent; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 54; MIB 74; Sear 787; Ratto 1289. AV. 1.44 g. 16.5 mm. Brilliant and choice, with lovely warm tone. Minor spot of striking weakness. EF.
Lot # 611
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Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas (610-641). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 639-641. Obv. Heraclonas, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, each holding globus cruciger, all crowned. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧΓ. Cross potent on three steps; Heraclian monogram to left; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 43b; MIB 50; Sear 769. AV. 4.42 g. 21 mm. Graffiti. Good VF.
Lot # 610
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Heraclius (610-641) with Heraclius Constantine. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 613-616. Obv. DD NN HЄRACLIЧS ЄT HЄRA CONST PP AVG. Facing busts of Heraclius, bearded, and Heraclius Constantine, beardless, both wearing elaborate crown and chlamys. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Є. Cross potent on three steps; CONOB below. D.O. 8e; MIB 8a; Sear 734. AV. 4.46 g. 22 mm. Great specimen with fine style detailed portraits; peripheral area of flat strike. About FDC.
Lot # 609
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Phocas (602-610). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 604-607 AD. Obv. ∂N FOCAS PЄRP AVC. Crowned and cuirassed facing bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGZ. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff terminating in staurogram; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 5g; MIB 7; Sear 618. AV. 4.48 g. 21.5 mm. Choice example well struck and centred. About FDC/Good EF.
Lot # 608
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Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, c. 583-602. Obv. DN MAVRC-TIb PP AVG. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger; heavy anular border. Rev. VICTORI-ΛΛVGG A. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by simplified Christogram and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB; heavy anular border. D.O. 285; MIB 39; Sear 589; Ranieri 458. AV. 4.48 g. 21 mm. RR. Well struck and centred. About FDC.
Lot # 607
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Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. DN TIbERI PP AVC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORI [mAVRI] AVG. Cross potent; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 14; MIB 20; Sear 488. AV. 1.49 g. 17 mm. A choice example with bright fields. Striking weaknesses, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 606
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Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. ON mAVRC TIb PP AVG. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG Δ. Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; I in right field; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 6; MIB 10; Sear 479. AU. 4.39 g. 21 mm. R. Intriguing graffito in monogram on obverse. Peripheral area of weak strike. EF/About EF.
Lot # 605
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Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. [ON] mAVRC TIb PP AVG. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICT[ORI]A AVGG H. Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 5h; MIB 6; Sear 478. AU. 4.47 g. 22 mm. Peripheral area of weak strike. About FDC.
Lot # 604
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Justin II (565-578). AV Solidus. Ravenna mint. Obv. D N IVSTINVS PP AVC. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on globus and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC Z, Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding sceptre and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 210; MIB 20c; Sear 407; Ranieri 400. AV. 4.4 g. 21 mm. R. Exceptional solidus. Two graffiti on borders: K and Λ. FDC.
Lot # 603
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Justin II (565-578). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. DN IVSTINVS PP AVI. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 13-14; MIB 11a; Sear 353. AV. 1.48 g. 17 mm. Superb and well centred, with bright fields and warm tone. Choice example. Good EF.
Lot # 602
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Justinian I (527-565). AR Quarter Siliqua. Ravenna mint. Struck 552-565. Obv. DN IVSTI[...]. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented by row of pellets. Rev. Large star between wreath. D.O. 340; MIB 81; Sear 321; Cf. Ranieri 364. AR. 0.48 g. 10.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb, one of the finest specimens known. About EF.
Results from 2401 to 2450 of 3053