Byzantine Coins

Lot # 770 - Justinian II (685-695). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck 687-692. Obv. D IЧSTINIANЧS PЄ AV. Draped and bearded bust facing, wearing crown with cross on circlet, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ H. Cross potent on three steps; CONOB below. D.O. 5g; MIB 6; Sear 1246. AV. 4.48 g. 19.00 mm. Exceptional and well centred portrait. EF. Ex Jean Elsen 34, 1994, 217. Ex Jean Elsen 152, 2022, 1147.
Lot # 769 - Constantine IV, Pogonatus (668-685). AE Follis, Ravenna mint. Obv. [DN COTINVS PP]. Bust three-quarter face to right, helmeted and cuirassed, and holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between facing standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius; above, [ANNO -] XVI; beneath, Θ; in exergue, RAV. Cf. D.O. 87-91; Cf. Sear 1239; Cf. Ranieri 727 ff. AE. 5.58 g. 12.50 mm. RR. Rare and in very good condition for issue; brown patina. VF. Ex Artemide LIII, 2020, 482.
Lot # 768 - Constantine IV, Pogonatus (668-685). AE Half Follis, Rome mint. Obv. Beardless bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding spear. Rev. XX between facing busts of Heraclius and Tiberius, each wearing crown and chlamys; above, cross; in exergue, ROM. D.O. 82-3; MIB 115; Sear 1234. AE. 2.84 g. 15.00 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Deep green patina. Good EF/EF. Ex Roma Numismatics July 2023, 214.
Lot # 767 - Byzantine-Papal. Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685) and Pope St. Benedict. AR 1/8 Siliqua or 30 Nummi, Rome mint. Obv. No legend. Beardless bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger. Rev. Large Monogram (Sear 37); star to upper left. Sear 1233; MIB 74; D.O. 80b. AR. 0.20 g. 8.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and fascinating issue. VF. This intriguing small silver coin presents a fascinating blend of Byzantine and papal imagery, marking a significant historical revelation regarding the temporal sovereignty of the papacy. Combining the portrait of a Byzantine emperor on the obverse with the monogram of the serving bishop of Rome (pope) on the reverse, this coin suggests that the popes may have wielded temporal authority far earlier than previously believed by historians. Although a handful of such coins were documented by Sabatier in 1862, it wasn't until Michael O'Hara's publication in the Swiss Numismatic Review in 1985 that they garnered widespread recognition. A subsequent group of coins featured in an NAC-Leu Sale in May 1993, further solidifying their significance. As O'Hara aptly noted, these coins are poised to catalyze a reassessment of medieval history, as they challenge conventional narratives and prompt a reevaluation of the papacy's political role during the Dark Ages.
Lot # 766 - Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius (668-685). AE Follis. Syracuse mint. Struck 669-672 AD. Obv. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger. Rev. Large M; monogram above; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing; in exergue, SCL. D.O. 60; MIB 104; Sear 1207. AE. 2.48 g. 22.00 mm. Choice for issue, deep green patina, with earthen highlights; overstruck on previous uncertain type. About EF.
Lot # 765 - Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685). AV Semissis. Syracuse mint. Obv. ∂N CONτAτIЧS PP AC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Θ. Cross potent on globe; in right field, I. D.O. -; MIB 39; Sear 1204b. AV. 2.06 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Imperceptibly bent. EF.
Lot # 764 - Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685). AV Solidus. Class IV. Syracuse mint. Struck 668-673. Obv. d N CONSτ-ANτςЧ PP. Bust facing, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ KC•. Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, each holding globus cruciger; CONOB and three pellets below. D.O. 55a; MIB 30; Sear 1201. AV. 4.41 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare Syracusian issue. Good VF.
Lot # 763 - Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685). AV Solidus. Class IV. Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck 681-685. Obv. P CONSτ A N(retrograde Ч)S P P A. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding a spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORA (sic) AVGЧA. Cross potent set on three steps; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 15b; MIB 11; Sear 1158. AV. 4.48 g. 20.00 mm. Minor area of flat strike. Lightly toned over brilliant surfaces, minor graffiti on reverse. EF. Ex Leu 17, 2021, 3138.
Lot # 762 - Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius (668-685). AV Solidus.Uncertain Italian mint, year 7 = AD 668/9. Obv. ∂N NЧS. Pearl-diademed, plume-helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif. Rev. VICTORIA VSЧ Z. 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. -; Cf. MIB 1220 (Mints in Italy); Cf. BCI II, 520d (Ravenna); MIB 56 = BnF 2 (Ravenna) and pl. 34, X4-5 (Uncertain mint, Rome?). AV. 4.40 g. Ø 18.50 mm. RRR. Apparently unpublished in the standard reference. EF.      
Lot # 761 - Constans II (641-668). AE Follis. Syracuse mint, 650-651. Obv. Facing bust, with long beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Rev. Large M; above, monogram; below, SCL. D.O. 178; MIB 207; Sear 1107. AE. 6.15 g. 27.00 mm. Superb example with bold portrait. Lovely brown patina with minor green deposits. EF.
Lot # 760 - Constans II (641-668). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint, 649-655 AD. Obv. ∂N CONSTAN-TIN[ς?]Ч P [P AV]. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. VICTORIA [AVCI] K. Cross potent; Ч to left, CONOB beneath. D.O. 175; Sear 1102. AV. 1.39 g. 15.00 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Areas of flat strike, as usual for this issue, light scratches otherwise. EF. Ex Nomos 24, 2022, 448.
Lot # 759 - Constans II (641-668). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint, 649-655 AD. Obv. ∂N CONSTANTЧς AV. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVςЧ ΘI. Cross potent; C to right, CONOB beneath. D.O. 171c; MIB 107; Sear 1099. AV. 1.39 g. 15.00 mm. R. Superb example of a rare issue. EF.
Lot # 758 - Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). AV Solidus. Syracuse mint, c. 661-668. Obv. ∂N CO CO Ч. Draped busts facing of Constans II, to left wearing plumed helmet, and Constantine IV, to right wearing crown; cross above. Rev. 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. 4.35 g. 19.50 mm. R. EF.
Lot # 757 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Carthage mint. Obv. Crowned and draped facing busts of Constans, holding globus cruciger, and Constantine IV. Rev. Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Tiberius; between, cross on globe above P. D.O. 125; Sear 1043. AV. 4.38 g. 11.50 mm. Scarce. EF.
Lot # 756 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Carthage mint. Dated IY 12 (653/4). Obv. D N CO NSTANT. Crowned bust facing, with long beard, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTO R AS IB. Cross potent set on three steps; CONOB. D.O. 116; Sear 1037; MIB 64. AV. 4.54 g. 11.00 mm. About EF.
Lot # 755 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, 643-644 AD. Carthage mint. Obv. ∂N CONSτANτIN. Bust facing, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Δ B. Cross potent on three steps; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 107; Sear 1029. AV. 4.42 g. 12.00 mm. R. Rare and choice example. EF.
Lot # 754 - Constans II (641-668) with Constantine IV. AR Hexagram, Constantinople mint, 659-668 AD. Obv. [dN CONST]ANTI C CON. Facing busts of Constans, with long beard, and Constantine IV, beardless; each wearing chlamys, the former with plumed helmet, the latter with crown; between their heads, cross. Rev. dЄYS [Ad]IYta ROMANIS. Cross potent set on three steps; crowned and draped figures of Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing to eihter side, each holding globus cruciger; below, Θ. D.O. 101; Sear 1022 (Thessalonika?). AR. 6.32 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare and interesting dynastic issue. A very attractive, brilliant example. Minor areas of flatness, otherwise. about EF.
Lot # 753 - Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 661-663. Obv. δ N [CONS]TA[NI]. Draped busts facing of Constans II, to left wearing plumed helmet, and Constantine IV, to right wearing crown; cross above. Rev. VICTORIA AVςЧ Θ. Cross potent on three steps between Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOBT. D.O. 38b; MIB 37; Sear 971. AV. 4.50 g. 20.00 mm. R. Light marks. About EF.
Lot # 752 - Heraclius (610-641). AE Follis, Ravenna mint. Obv. Heraclius (in centre), Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left) all standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; above Heraclonas'head, cross. Rev. 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. 6.00 g. 23.00 mm. RR. An outstanding example of this very rare and interesting dynastic issue, in exceptional condition. Lovely glossy emerald green patina. Good VF/About EF. Ex Artemide 51E, 2020, 492.
Lot # 751 - Heraclius (610-641). AE Half Follis, Ravenna mint, 618-619 AD. Obv. Facing busts of Heraclius (in centre), Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Martina on left. Rev. Large K between A/N/N/O and V/[I]/II; above, cross; beneath, RA. D.O. - (cf. 293-4 var. for date); MIB 259; Sear 920; Ranieri 635 (R4). AE. 4.12 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice. Apparently less than five specimens known (cf. TRITON IX, 2006, lot 1630). VF/About EF.
Lot # 750 - Heraclius (610-641). AE Follis, Ravenna mint. Obv. Heraclius (in centre), Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left) all standing facing. Rev. Large M; above, Monogram 21; to left, A/N/N/O; to right, X/X/II/I; in exergue, [R]AV. D.O. 302; Sear 915; Ranieri 612. AE. 7.27 g. 24.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example, in exceptional conditions for the issue. Lovely greenish brown patina. About EF/EF. Ex Roma Numismatics July 2023, 164.
Lot # 749 - Heraclius (610-641) with Heraclius Constantine. Dated RY 21 (= 630/1). AE Follis, Ravenna mint, 630/1 AD. Obv. Heraclius with long beard on left wearing military garb and Heraclius Constantine on right wearing chlamys, both crowned, standing facing: Heraclius holds long cross and tramples on prostrate figure; Heraclius Constantine holds globus cruciger; between their heads, small cross. Rev. Large M between A / N / N / O on left and X / X / I on right; above, cross; beneath, Δ; in exergue, RAV. D.O. 297a; Sear 914; MIB 253b; Ranieri 606. AE. 5.30 g. 21.50 mm. R. VF. Ex Roma Numismatics July 2023, 163.
Lot # 748 - Heraclius, with Martina and Heraclius Constantine (610-641). AE Half Follis. Rome mint. Dated RY 13 (622/3). Obv. Crowned and draped facing busts of Martina, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine. Rev. Large K; X above, A/N/N III across field; ROM in exergue. D.O. 264; MIB 244; Sear 891. AE. 3.03 g. 14.00 mm. R. Rare, with nice deep green patina and earthen glaze. Good VF.
Lot # 747 - Heraclius (610-641). AE Half Follis, Carthage mint. Obv. DN E-RACLIO PP AV. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev. XX (mark of value) flanked by star and E; above, cross; in exergue, KRTS. MIB 234; D.O. 234; Sear 872; Ratto 1333-4. AE. 4.55 g. 17.00 mm. Lovely brown patina. EF. Ex Artemide 9K, 2019, 664.
Lot # 746 - Heraclius (610-641) with Heraclius Constantine. AV Solidus. Uncertain eastern military mint. Struck 613-617. Obv. ∂∂ 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. Rev. VICTORIA AVςЧIΠ. Cross potent on three steps, CONOB beneath. D.O. 187 (Alexandria); MIB 77 (Cyprus); Sear 851 (Jerusalem). AV. 4.46 g. 23.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb and brilliant; light delicate tone. EF.
Lot # 745 - Heraclius (610-641). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. dN hRACLI-ЧS PP AVI. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, beardless. Rev. VICTORIA AGUS. Cross potent; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 53b; Sear 786. AV. 1.44 g. 16.00 mm. Brilliant and choice. Slightly bent. EF/About EF.
Lot # 744 - Heraclius (610-641). AV Semissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. dN hRACLI-YS PP AV. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, beardless. Rev. VICTORIA AVGY S. Cross potent on globus. D.O. 51; Sear 784; Ratto 1283. AV. 2.28 g. 17.00 mm. Choice example, lightly toned. Metal flaw on reverse, slightly wavy flan. Good VF.
Lot # 743 - Heraclius (610-641) with Heraclius Constantine. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Struck circa 616-625 AD. Obv. ∂∂ NN hЄRACLIЧS ЄT hЄRA CONST P P AV. Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; each wears chlamys and crown with cross. Above, cross. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧZ. Cross potent on three steps; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 26; Sear 749; Ratto 1369-1370. AV. 4.48 g. 19.60 mm. Superb example with bright fields. Light scratches on reverse. Large flan and complete. Good EF/EF.
Revolt of the Heraclii Follis
Lot # 742 - Revolt of the Heraclii (summer 608 - 5 October 610). AE Follis, Alexandria mint. Dated IY 14 (610 AD). Obv. δm[n HERA]CLIO CONSULI. Facing busts of Heraclius, on left, and his father, the Exarch Heraclius, on right; both bearded and bare-headed and wear consular robes; cross above. Rev. Large M; cross above; A/N/N/O X/IIII across field; below, A; in exergue, AΛEΞAN∆. D.O. 17; MIB 16b; Sear 723 (Alexandretta). ΑΕ. 11.42 g. 31.00 mm. RR. Choice example, with earthen deep green patina; minor weakness. Good VF.
Lot # 741 - Phocas (602-610). AR Third Siliqua, Carthage mint. Obv. DN PHOCAS PERP AVG. Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing. Rev. V/TORA/C within circle of dots surrounded by wreath. D.O. -; MIB 57; Sear 683 (half Siliqua). AR. 0.66 g. 14.00 mm. RRR. Of the greatest rarity; darkly toned, crystalized surfaces. VF.
Lot # 740 - Phocas (602-610). AV Semissis. Constantinople mint. Obv. dN FOCAS PER AVC. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 16; MIBE 25B; Sear 631. AV. 2.17 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Broad unclipped flan, brilliant and superb. About FDC.
Lot # 739 - Phocas (602-610). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 602-603 AD. Obv. ∂ N FOCAS PЄRP [AVI]. Cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown with pendilia and holding map and cross. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCI. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 4b; MIB 2; Sear 623. AV. 4.46 g. 21.00 mm. Lustrous, area of weak strike. EF.
Lot # 738 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AE Half Follis, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN MAVR TIb PP AVC. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Rev. Large K between R and A; VENN beneath; above, cross. D.O. 292; MIB 146; Sear 598; Ranieri 492. AE. 4.67 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Brownish green patina. EF. Ex Roma Numismatics XV, 2018, 705. Ex Roma Numismatics July 2023, 121.
Lot # 737 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AV Solidus. Rome mint, c. 583-584 AD. Obv. ON mAVRC TIb PP AVC. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG P. Angel standing facing, holding long staff terminating in inverted staurogram and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. -; MIB 30; Sear 584. AV. 4.44 g. 22.00 mm. RRRR. Extremely rare issue, very few specimens known. Brilliant and lightly toned. Peripheral area of flat strike; faint graffiti. About EF.
Lot # 736 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AE Decanummium. Sicilian mint (Syracuse?), c. 590-596. Obv. DN MAVR TIb PP AVG. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev. Large X; in the angles, SE (above), CI (below), LI (to left) and A (to right). D.O. 281; MIB 140; Sear 583. AE. 3.03 g. 15.00 mm. Choice example with lovely green patina. About EF.
Lot # 735 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AE Decanummium, Catania mint, RY 7 (589/90 AD). Obv. [DN MAVRC] TIb PP AVG. Bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Rev. Large I between A/N/N/O and ςI; in exergue, CAT. D.O. 265-78; MIB 136-7; Sear 581. AE. 3.47 g. 15.00 mm. Enchanting deep green patina. EF.
Lot # 734 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AV Solidus, Carthage mint. Dated Indiction Year 9 (AD 590/1). Obv. DN MAVRI Tb PP AV AN Θ. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG Θ. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by Staurogram and globus cruciger; CONOB in exergue. D.O. 223; MIB 25a; Sear 548. AU. 4.50 g. 19.50 mm. R. Very rare and exceptional example. EF.
Lot # 733 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AE Follis. Cyzicus mint, dated RY 12 (593/4). Obv. DN MAVRI TBER PP. Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif. Rev. Large M; A/N/N/O - XII across field, cross above; A below ; in exergue, KYZ. D.O. 129a; MIB 85D; Sear 518. AE. 12.21 g. 28.50 mm. Dark green patina; nice and bold portrait; minor cleaning marks on reverse. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 732 - 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; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 5; Sear 478. AU. 4.43 g. 21.00 mm. Superb example with bright fields. Peripheral areas of flat strike. EF. Ex Artemide 6 Settembre 2007, lot 359. Ex Artemide LII, 2019, 443.
Lot # 731 - Tiberius II Constantine (578-582). AV Reduced (22 Siliquae) Solidus. Constantinople mint. Obv. dn TIbCONS TANT PP AVC. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing holding globus cruciger and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG ΘϚ. Potent cross on four steps; in exergue, OB+*. Sear 446 (Theoupolis mint); D.O. 38 (Theoupolis mint); MIB 5. AV. 4.07 g. 21.50 mm. R. Rare. Nice, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
Lot # 730 - Tiberius II Constantine (578-582). AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint. Obv. Dm COSTAN TINVS PPA. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Heavy annular border. Rev. VICTOR TIbЄRI AVϚ. Cross potent; beneath, CONOB. Heavy annular border. D.O. 64; MIB 17; Sear 470; Ranieri 445. AV. 1.50 g. 17.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Brilliant and superb example, sharply struck on broad flan. Good EF.
Lot # 729 - Tiberius II Constantine (578-582). AR half Siliqua. Carthage mint. Obv. DN TIb CONSTANT PP. Bust facing wearing crown with pendilia, cuirass and holding shield. Rev. Cross potent dividing LV-XM/VNDI; above, two pellets; all within palm wreath. D.O. 59; MIB 20; Sear 464. AR. 1.12 g. 16.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity, in high state of preservation. Brilliant and lightly toned. Minor peripheral area of oxidation on obverse. EF. Ex Jean Elsen 152, 2022, 1090.
Lot # 728 - Tiberius II Constantine (578-582). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. CONSTANT A-ЧC ЧIЧ FЄLIX. Crowned facing bust wearing consular robes, holding mappa in right hand and eagle and cross tipped scepter in left. Rev. ЧICTOR TI-bЄRI AЧς. Cross potent set on four steps; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 2; MIB 2; Sear 420. AV. 4.45 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare and brilliant example. Minor marks on reverse. Good EF.
Lot # 727 - Justin II and Sofia (565-578). AE Follis. Cyzicus mint, 2nd officina. Dated RY 3 (567/8). Obv. DN IVSTINI-NVS (sic) PP AV. Justin, holding globus cruciger in left hand, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter in both hand, seated facing on double throne. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and II/I; above, cross; beneath, B; in exergue, KYZ. D.O. 117-126; MIB 50a-d; Sear 372. AE. 15.62 g. 33.00 mm. Interesting variety in the legend on obverse with the mispelled name IVSTININVS. Lovely green patina. EF.
Lot # 726 - Justin II (565-578). AE 20 Nummi. Thessalonica mint. Dated RY 4 (AD 568/9). Obv. DN IVSTI-NVS PP AV. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rev. Large K; cross above, A/N/N/O Δ across field; in exergue, TЄS. D.O. 64; MIB 68b; Sear 365. AE. 8.02 g. 24.00 mm. Choice example with dark brown patina over tan surfaces. EF.
Lot # 725 - Justin II (565-578). AR Half Siliqua, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINVS PP AVG. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented by row of pellets. Rev. Staurogram with globe at base, between two stars; all within wreath. D.O. -; Ranieri 426; MIB 41. AR. 0.58 g. 12.70 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example, unusually well readeable. Toned. EF. Ex Munzen und Medaillen 225, 1962, 60.
Lot # 724 - Justinian I (527-565). AE Half Follis. Ravenna mint. Struck AD 540-547. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVC. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Large monogram; S above, K below; all within wreath. D.O. -; Ranieri 312 (Matasunda); MIBE 235; Sear 328c (uncertain Italian mint). AE. 7.44 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Superb example, exceptional for the type. Lovely untouched light green patina. EF. Ex Artemide LVIII, 2022, 580. Ex Roma Numismatics July 2023, 32.
Lot # 723 - Justinian I (527-565). AR 125 Nummi. Ravenna mint. Struck 552-565. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AV. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented by row of pellets. Rev. Large PKE, star below, within wreath. D.O. 335e; Ranieri 351; Sear 316; MIB 71-75 (Rome). AR. 0.46 g. 10.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 722 - Justinian I (527-565). AE Follis, Carthage mint. Dated RY 13 (539/40 AD). Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG. 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; beneath, S; in exergue, CAR. D.O. 292a; MIB 195; Sear 261. AE. 21.02 g. 44.00 mm. A choice example. Broad flan and nice dark green patina. About EF.
Lot # 721 - Justinian I (527-565). AR Quarter Siliqua. Carthage mint. Struck 533/4-537 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AG. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right. Rev. V-O-M-T in angle of cross; all within wreath. D.O. 282; MIB 52; Sear 256. AR. 0.64 g. 11.50 mm. R. Choice example; darkly toned over brilliant surfaces. About EF/EF.