The Ancient and Foreign Sale-PT1 Ancients

Sale #56 November 7th, 2009The Manuscripts & Collectibles AuctionFeaturing Historical Documents & CollectiblesWith Space and Aviation$15 US Domestic | $40 International

Sale #59, May 30, 2010The Dan Holmes Collection Part II, Middle Dates$15 US Domestic | $40 InternationalLimited Edition Hardbound Catalogue $150 US | $180 Int

Sale #57 January 31-Feb 3, 2010United States Coins & Currency,(Pre-Long Beach) Featuring The Phyllis ThompsonLarge Cent Collection$15 US Domestic | $40 International

Sale #58 April, 2010The Manuscripts, Collectibles & Stamp AuctionFeaturing Historical Documents, Collectibles & Rare Stamps. With Space and Aviation$15 US Domestic | $40 International

Sale #59 May 31-June 2, 2010United States Coins & Currency, Ancient & World Coins (Pre-Long Beach) Featuring U.S. Gold, Ancient & World Coins, U.S. Currency$15 US Domestic | $40 International

Sale #60, September 19, 2010The Dan Holmes Collection of Large Cent ErrorsThe Davy Collection of Half Cent Errors$15 US Domestic | $40 InternationalLimited Edition Hardbound Catalogue $150 US | $180 Int

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Sale 55, OCTOBER 29 & 30, 2009ANCIENT AND WORLD COINS

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THE Ancient and World Coin Auction

SESSION 2, WORLD COINSFriday, October 30th, 10:00 AM Goldberg Offi cesLots 867-1756

SESSION 1, ANCIENT COINS & ANTIQUITIESThursday, October 29th, 10:00 AM Goldberg Offi cesAntiquities will begin at approximately 5 PMLots 1-866

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Sale 55, OCTOBER 29 & 30, 2009ANCIENT AND WORLD COINS


Lot # Bid Amount Lot # Bid Amount Lot # Bid Amount Lot # Bid Amount

BIDS UNDER 50% OF LOW ESTIMATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDFor additional bid sheets, please photocopy this page before entering bids.

$0-99$100-299$300-499$500-999$1K-1999$2K-3999$4K-7,999$8K-17999

ABSENTEE BIDSIf you are unable to attend the auction in person, and wish to place bids, you may give Ira & Larry Goldberg’s bid department instructions to bid on your behalf. Our representatives will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible, and will not purchase the lot for more than you indicate. This service is free and confi dential. Note: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles offers this service as a convenience to clients who are unable to attend the sale in person, and although we will make every effort, we will not be responsible for error or failure to execute bids.

PLACING ABSENTEE BIDSTo place bids, please use the Absentee Bidder Form provided in this catalog. Be sure to accurately put the lot number and the maximum price you are willing to pay on each lot. Always indicate a top limit or the amount which you would bid if you were attending the auction in person. This amount should not include the buyers commission noted in chapter 16 of the “Terms and Conditions of sale”.

MAIL BIDSWhen bidding by mail, you frequently purchase lots for less than your maximum bid. On the fl oor of the auction, bidding will open at 5-10% above the second highest mail bid: We act on your behalf as the highest mail bidder. If the auctioneer recognizes no other bids from the fl oor, you will be awarded the lot at the opening bid. If bidding proceeds from the fl oor, the company, acting as your agent, bids in increments over the previous bid. This process is continued until you are awarded the lot or you are outbid by the fl oor.

LIMIT BIDDERSIf you have a “limit” that you must stay within you must clearly notate this limit on your bid sheet. We will buy your lots as inexpensively as possible but will not exceed your “limit”.

“OR BIDS”Alternative bids should be indicated by using the word “OR” between the lot numbers. Then if your bid on an early lot is successful, we will not continue to bid on any other lots for you. Or, if your early bids are unsuccessful, we will continue to execute bids for alternative lots until a bid is successful. Bids must always be placed in the same order as the lot numbers

appear in the catalog.

TELEPHONE BIDSBids may be placed by telephone, but are accepted only at Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles discretion and at the risk of the telephone bidder. We will not be responsible for error or failure to notify the customer in a timely manner during the auction. The telephone bidder must notify the company at least 24 hours prior to auction all lots the bidder is interested in bidding on. The telephone bidder should have a preconceived idea of the top limit that he/she would like to bid prior to auction. In some instances, the representative of the company will request this information at the time of auction. This information assists us in the bidding process by giving us a range to stay active in the bidding. We will not notify the auctioneer of your limit and will buy your lot at the lowest price possible.

INTERNET BIDDINGYou may bid live and view our online catalogues on our website or on ICollector at www.iCollector.com (where additional premiums, terms & conditions apply). Visit www.goldbergcoins.com to learn how to bid Live. You may read our terms & conditions online as well as download our Bidding and Bidder Credit Reference Forms. You must be registered with our fi rm with an email and customer number and have been an active bidder in recent sales to be audtomatically registered for Goldberg Live Bidding. All customers not recently active or registered should contact our offi ces to register. Live bidding is free and confi dential. Please note that Live Bids are executed LIVE on the fl oor and are not prior bids. Goldberg is not responsible for any missed lots due to network speed or down time.

BUYER’S PREMIUMThe “top limit” you indicate on your bid form is for the hammer price only. Please keep in mind that a buyer’s premium will be added to the successful bid price of each lot you buy and is payable by you, together with the applicable sales tax and shipping charges which is applied to the total cost of your purchase (the total cost includes the buyer’s premium). Goldberg premium is 15%, other Live Bidding sites may

charge 20% or more.

SUCCESSFUL BIDSSuccessful bidders will be notifi ed and invoiced within a few days of the sale. Prices realized are posted on our website immediately following each session, and are subject to change until the completion of the sale.

All bids must be received 6 business hours prior to the Auction Session. Your Absentee Bid Form should contain bids for one sale only; the sale name and sale number should appear at the top. Please place your bids as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest

bid received will take precedence.

Bidders MUST read through our Terms and Conditions before submitting bids. These terms contain important information regarding

our guarantees, billing, shipping, and return policies.

GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERSSUGGESTED BIDDING INCREMENTS$5$10$20$25$50$100$250$500

$500K- + $10K$25K

$1,000$2500$5000

$18K-49,999$50K-99,999$100K-249K$250K-499,999

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

These Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth the terms of a public auction sale conducted in Beverly Hills, California by Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc., a Nevada corporation, California Auction Bond No. 3S95453300 (hereinafter, the “Auctioneer” or “Goldberg”). The Terms and Conditions of sale, the glossary, if any, and all other contents of this catalog are subject to amendment by us by the posting of notices or by oral announcements made during the sale.

By participating in any sale, you acknowledge that you are bound by these terms and conditions.1 This catalog contains the descrip-tion of property of multiple consignors (the “Consignors”), and may include consignments from Goldberg, its principals, and affi liated or related companies and their employees, of-fi cers, or principals. All persons seeking to bid, whether in person, through an agent or employee, or by telephone, facsimile or mail, must have a catalogue and register to bid at the auction, either by completing a registration card or by completing the bid sheet incorpo-rated into the catalogue. The Purchaser ac-knowledges that an invoice describing a lot by number incorporates the catalogue by refer-ence.

2 By submitting a bid, whether in per-son, by mail, by phone, by facsimile or through an employee or agent, the Bidder acknowl-edges (i) receipt of the catalogue, (ii) that the Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Sale and the descriptions for the lots on which they have bid, and (iii) that they agree to ad-here to these Terms and Conditions of Sale. Acceptance of Bids: Anyone wishing to place bids on lots who will not be attending the live auction must submit their bid(s) at least six (6) business hours prior to the auction session. Bidder is responsible for verifying said bids were received by Goldberg.

3 Each Bidder’s determination of it’s bid should be based upon its own examina-tion of the item(s), rather than the grade repre-sented in this Catalogue or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE PURCHASER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALU-ATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PUR-CHASES. All Floor Bidders acknowledge that the Auctioneer can decline to accept bids from the a Floor Bidder who is known to have not, in fact, examined the lot prior to the sale.

4 All material shall be sold in sepa-rate lots to the highest Bidder as determined by Auctioneer. If any dispute arises during or immediately after the sale of a lot, Auc-tioneer shall have the right to rescind the lot offered and put the lot up for sale again. In all cases, Auctioneer’s decision shall be fi -

nal. For the protection of any Mail Bidder, no “unlimited” or “buy” bids will be accepted. Goldberg shall have the right in its sole and absolute discretion to reject any such bid re-ceived. When identical bids are received for a lot, preference is given to the fi rst bid re-ceived as determined by the Auctioneer. A mail bid will take precedence over an identical fl oor bid; a Floor Bidder must bid higher than the highest mail bid to be awarded any lot.

5 Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. No lot will be broken up unless the Auctioneer de-termines otherwise. Lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless Auctioneer directs otherwise.

6 All lots may carry a reserve. For purposes of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, a reserve means a confi dential price be-low which the Auctioneer will not sell an item or will re-purchase on behalf of the Consignor or for the account of Goldberg.

7 The Auctioneer may open the bid-ding on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller; a Bidder by mail, telephone or facsimile; or any other participant in the sale. The Auctioneer may also bid on behalf of the Consignor up to the amount of the reserve, by (i) accepting bids from fl oor agents on behalf of the Consignor, or any affi liated or related company of the Auctioneer or the Consignor; (ii) by placing successive or consecutive bids for any lot; or (iii) by placing bids in response to other Bidders.

8 Auctioneer reserves the right, at his sole discretion, (i) to accept or decline any bid, (ii) to accept or decline any challenge to any bid or bidding increment, (iii) to reduce any mail bid received, (iv) to open the bidding of a lot at any level deemed appropriate by the Auctioneer, and (v) to determine the prevail-ing bid. Bids will not be knowingly accepted from persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent contain-ing an acknowledgment that the Terms and Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of

the Bidder.

9 It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another bidder to pay less than the fair value for a lot. Bidders in the sale acknowledge that the law provides for substantial penalties in the form of treble damages and attorneys’ fees and costs for those who violate these provisions.

10 Goldberg reserves the right to with-draw any lot at any time, even after the ham-mer has fallen, until the Purchaser has taken physical possession of the lot. No Consignor who has registered to bid at the sale (or at any other time unless otherwise provided in the consignment agreement), or any Purchaser or prospective Bidder shall have a right to claim any damages, direct, consequential or other-wise, if a lot is withdrawn, even after the sale.

11 GOLDBERG IS NOT RESPON-SIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is for an amount (plus the fi fteen percent (15%) Buyer’s Commission) that he or she is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile or other electronic media and in person) will be pres-ent, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

12 THIS IS NOT AN APPROVAL SALE. All lots sold to the highest Bidder as determined by Auctioneer are fi nal. Floor Bidders are encouraged to carefully examine all lots which they are interested in purchasing because all sales of items viewed by Purchasers in advance of a sale, even if the sale is by mail, telephone or facsimile, and all lots bid upon by the Floor Bidders, together with all those presenting Goldberg with a resale certifi cate tifi cate, out of state resale certifi cate, or similar evidence that they are acting as a dealer ARE FINAL AND SUCH ITEMS MAY NOT BE RETURNED. (continued on next page)

If the description of any lot in the catalogue is incorrect, the lot is returnable if returned within fi ve (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by Goldberg no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the sale date. No return or refund of any auction lot will be considered except by reason of lack of authenticity, unless otherwise provided in these Terms and Condi-tions of Sale. All lots are sold under the condi-tion that any claims challenging grading, au-thenticity or methods of manufacture must be made in writing within fi ve (5) calendar days of receipt of material. All disputed lots must be returned intact as received in their original, sealed and unopened container. Late remit-tance or removal of any lot from its original container constitutes just cause for revocation of all return privileges for any reason.

13 All prospective Bidders who are al-lowed the opportunity to examine lots prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsi-bility for any damage they cause in so doing. Goldberg shall have sole discretion in deter-mining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bid-der.

14 Title to any lot remains with Con-signor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Purchaser. Goldberg reserves the right to require pay-ment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Purchaser.

15 It is the Purchaser’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in his or her possession. Purchaser as-sumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Purchaser’s possession.

16 BUYER’S COMMISSION OF FIF-TEEN PERCENT (15%) will be added to all purchases made by all Purchasers, except Consignors, regardless of Purchaser’s affi lia-tion with any group or organization, and will be based upon the total amount of the fi nal bid.

17 Pursuant to a separate agreement with Auctioneer, Consignors or their agents may be permitted to bid on their own lots in the sale and may receive a rebate commission in whole or in part if successful. Under some circumstances, Goldberg may agree with a Consignor (i) not to require the Consignor to pay for all or part of any items bid upon or re-purchased by the Consignor; (ii) when or where an advance has been made, to have the Consignor pay an agreed upon difference to Goldberg; or (iii) to allow an offset against

other transactions with Consignor. Where the Consignor has re-purchased a lot and the lot is either returned to the Consignor or other-wise dealt with or disposed of in accordance with the Consignor’s direction, or pursuant to contractual agreement, Goldberg reserves the right to so note in the prices realized or to omit a price from the price realized. Every Con-signor who registers to bid in the sale, wheth-er to “protect” a lot, or for any other purpose, agrees to all other Terms and Conditions of Sale per this agreement.

18 Lots must be paid for within 14 days of receipt of invoice or delivery. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, auction sales are strictly cash above $2,500.00 in U.S. Funds payable through a bank in the United States. Contact Goldberg for wiring instructions be-fore sending a wire. Goldberg reserves the right to decline to release lots for which funds have not yet cleared. Credit card (Visa & Mastercard only) purchases will be accepted on totals not exceeding $2,500. On any cash transaction or series of transaction exceeding $10,000, Treasury Form 8300 may be fi led.

19 Purchaser agrees to promptly pay, on demand, any sales tax, or any other tax, if required by law to be collected, postage, han-dling, and shipping insurance plus the fi fteen percent (15%) Buyer’s Commission, and any other taxes required by law to be charged or collected, together with any interest or pen-alty that may be assessed.

20 Purchaser grants to Goldberg or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due Purchaser by Goldberg, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Pur-chaser in possession or control of Goldberg or from any sums due to Purchaser by Goldberg. Purchaser further grants Goldberg a pur-chase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reason-ably necessary to grant Goldberg such secu-rity interest. Purchaser agrees that Goldberg and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Purchaser and in the possession of Goldberg, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 21 By bidding in this sale, Purchaser personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Purchaser is a corporation, the offi cers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part

of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Purchaser who is present at the sale shall pro-vide Goldberg or its agent, prior to the com-mencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and offi cer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due Goldberg.

22 No bids will be accepted from Floor Bidders and Mail Bidders who have not previ-ously established credit with Goldberg unless they fi rst (i) furnish satisfactory credit referenc-es or (ii) deposit at least twenty-fi ve percent (25%) of their total bids for that session(s), or such other amounts as Goldberg may require, in its sole and absolute discretion. Any de-posits made pursuant to this paragraph will be applied to such Bidders purchases. Any un-used portion of such deposit will be promptly refunded upon clearance of the funds.

23 On any accounts past due, Goldberg reserves the right to extend credit and impose periodic charges, pursuant to these Terms and Conditions of Sale or as set forth in the Purchaser’s invoice. If the auction invoice is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will earn interest at the rate of one-and-one-half percent (1 1/2%) per month until paid. In the event this interest rate exceeds the inter-est permitted by law, the same shall be ad-justed to the maximum rate permitted by law. Goldberg further reserves the right to resell the merchandise, or to have an affi liated or related company do so. Purchaser agrees to pay all reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and other collection costs incurred by Goldberg or any affi liated or related company to collect past due invoices, including reasonable costs of any resale of the merchandise. Purchaser also agrees to pay the difference between the resale price and any previous disbursements. Money realized from the resale shall be ap-plied as follows: (i) to pay sums due to the consignor, (ii) to pay Goldberg standard com-missions and fees for the resale, (iii) to pay Goldberg any sums owed to it by purchaser, and the remainder, if any, will be paid to the Purchaser. Goldberg reserves the right to as-sign its interest to any third party.

24 Goldberg may at its sole and ab-solute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Purchasers.

25 The Auctioneer may bid for his or its own account at any auction (continued on next page)

(even though it may not be required to pay a Buyer’s Commission, or other charges that other Purchasers may be required to pay) and may have access to information concerning the lots and items contained therein that is not otherwise available to the public. Any confl ict of interest or claim of competitive advantage resulting therefrom is expressly waived by all participants in the sale.

26 If a dispute arises concerning owner-ship of a lot that has been bid upon, Goldberg reserves the right to commence a statutory interpleader proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Purchaser and any other applicable party, and in such event Gold-bergs shall be entitled to its reasonable attor-ney’s fees and costs.

27 In the event of a successful chal-lenge to the title to any goods purchased, Goldberg agrees to reimburse any Purchaser in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Purchaser at auction plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, such re-imbursement once tendered by Goldberg, re-lieves and releases Goldberg from any respon-sibility whatsoever to the Purchaser, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned.

28 Goldberg reserves the right to post-pone the auction sale or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bid-der shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.

DISCLAIMERS AND WARRANTIES

ALL ITEMS OFFERED IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE GUARANTEED TO BE GENUINE. THIS IS A LIMITED WARRANTY THAT THE ITEM SOLD IS NOT COUNTERFEIT, THAT ITS DATE OR MINTMARK HAS NOT BEEN AL-TERED AND THAT THE COIN HAS NOT BEEN “REPAIRED.”

29 Any other warranty is expressly dis-claimed; Goldberg offers no representation that a numismatic item has or has not been cleaned; that any toning is natural or artifi cial; that any coin will meet the standards or grade of any independent grading service; that any item has a particular provenance or pedigree, or that a numismatic item is struck or produced in a particular style. Any statement concerning such matters refl ects an opinion only. Ques-tions regarding the minting of a coin as a proof

or as a business strike relate to the method of manufacture and not to authenticity.

a. The descriptions contained herein represent the Cataloger’s good faith opinion, or the opinion of an independent grading service, as to the state of preservation and strike. When a grade from an independent grading service is utilized, the information is provided strictly for the convenience of the bidder by mail, tele-phone or facsimile. Bidders and Purchasers acknowledge that (i) grading is an art, not a sci-ence; (ii) the grades contained in the catalogue represent the opinion of the Auctioneer based upon its experience; (iii) it is possible that two people will not always grade the same items alike; and (iv) as market conditions change, grading standards change, and will most likely continue to do so in the future.

NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY GRADE DESCRIPTION, WHICH IS MERELY AN OPINION THAT IS LIKELY TO DIFFER, EVEN AMONG EX-PERTS. PURCHASER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING AND RELATED TO THE GRADING OF A LOT BY AN INDEPEN-DENT GRADING SERVICE.

b. Grading or condition of rare coins may have a material effect on the value of the item(s) purchased; and the opinion of third par-ties (including independent grading services) may differ from the independent grading ser-vice’s opinion or interpretation of Goldberg. Goldberg shall not be bound by any prior or subsequent opinion, determination or certifi ca-tion by any independent grading service.

c. All oral and written statements made by Goldberg and its employees (including af-fi liated and related companies) are statements of opinion only, and are not warranties or rep-resentations of any kind, unless stated as a specifi c written warranty, and no employee or agent of Goldberg has authority to vary or alter these Terms and Conditions of Sale. Any al-teration shall be effective only if in writing and signed by an offi cer of Goldberg authorized to do so.

d. Bidders shall have no recourse against the Consignor for any reason whatso-ever.

e. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Terms and Conditions of Sale, COINS LISTED IN ANY CATALOGUE

GRADED BY PCGS, NGC, ICG, SEGS, AC-CUGRADE, PCI, NTC OR ANACS CACHET MAY NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANY REA-SON WHATSOEVER. Please note that lack of a CAC seal does not necessarily mean that a coin was rejected. Not all coins were submitted for examination.

30 By bidding in the sale, (whether in person, by mail, telephone or facsimile, or through an agent), Bidder expressly consents to the following

WAIVER AND RELEASES

Purchaser, for himself, his heirs, agents, suc-cessors and assigns, generally and specifi cally waives and releases, and forever discharges Goldberg, and its respective affi liates, parents, shareholders, agents, subsidiaries, employees, members of their respective boards of directors, and each of them, and their respective succes-sors and assigns from any and all claims, rights, demands and causes of action and suites, of whatever kind or nature, whether in law or eq-uity, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, which Purchaser may claim to have with respect to and/or arising out of, or in connection with any challenge to the title to any good purchased, the sale itself and/or the auc-tion, except for reimbursement in the amount equal to any bid actually paid by Purchaser, plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid by Purchaser where such reimbursement is au-thorized in these Terms and Conditions of Sale. It is the intention of Purchaser that this waiver and release shall be effective as a bar to each and every claim, demand, cause of action and suit that may arise hereunder, and Purchaser hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives any and all rights and benefi ts otherwise conferred upon him by the provisions of the California Civil Code, which reads in full as follows:

“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLE-MENT WITH THE DEBTOR.”

31 Neither Goldberg nor any affi liated or related company shall be responsible for in-cidental or consequential damages arising out of any failure of the Terms and Conditions of Sale of the auction or the conduct thereof and in no event shall liability for any such failure. (continued on next page)

exceed the purchase price paid

32 The sole remedy that any Purchaser in the auction shall have, whether such Pur-chase is bidding in person, by mail, by facsim-ile, by telephone, or through an employee or agent, for any claim or controversy arising out of the auction shall be a refund of the original purchase price and premium paid, if any.

33 Upon payment of any disputed sum, which in no event shall be greater than the orig-inal purchase price actually paid by Purchaser plus any commission or premium actually paid by Purchaser to Goldberg, Auctioneer and its employees shall be deemed released from any and all claims of the Bidder arising out of or in connection with the sale of such property. Purchaser agrees to execute prior to delivery of any refund, any documents reasonably re-quested to effect the intent of this paragraph. Should the Purchaser decline to do so, Pur-chaser hereby grants to Goldberg a limited power of attorney to unconditionally effect such release.

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SESSION SCHEDULE

Sale 55, October 29 & 30, 2009 Ancient and World Coins

Lot 1-78 Ancient Greek CoinageLot 79-108 Ancient Judea CoinageLot 109-220 Ancient Roman CoinageLot 221 The OstrogothsLot 222-256 Large Lots of Roman CoinsLot 257-580 Byzantine EmpireLot 581-585 The Empire of NicaeaLot 586-601 The Empire of ThessalonicaLot 602 The Despotate of EpirusLot 603-634 The Restored Byzantine EmpireLot 635-638 The Empire of TrebizondLot 639-803 Large Lots of Byzantine CoinageAntiquities will begin at approximately 5 PMLot 804-827 Egyptian AntiquitiesLot 828-831 Persian AntiquitiesLot 832-845 Greek AntiquitiesLot 846-866 Roman Antiquities

SESSION 1, ANCIENT COINS & ANTIQUITIESThursday, October 29th, 10:00 AM Goldberg Offi ces

Lot 867-1175 World Gold CoinsLot 1176-1182 World Gold Large LotsLot 1183-1710 World Crowns and MinorsLot 1711-1752 Miscellaneous Worldwide LotsLot 1753-1756 World Currency

SESSION 2, WORLD COINSFriday, October 30th, 10:00 AM Goldberg Offi ces


Ancient Greek CoinageSession One - Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:00am

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Ancient Greek Coinage

1 Celtic Coinage, Danubian Region, c. Second Century BC. ARTetradrachm (13.10 g). Bearded and laureate head right ofZeus. Reverse: Rider on horse prancing right. Cf. Dewing 63; cf.Forrer volume. I, p. 168, 325. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550

2 Celtic Coinage, Danubian Region, c. 100-50 BC. AR Stater(12.42 g). Triple pearl diademed head right of Apollo. Reverse:Rider on horse prancing left. Forrer vol. I, plate 28, 302; Dewing57. Choice Very Fine.

Modeled after the Paeonian staters minted under King Patraos. Estimated Value ............................................................... $650 - 850

3 Calabria. Taras, 344-334 BC. AR Stater or Nomos (8.00 g).Youth on horseback right being crowned by Nike. Reverse:Taras astride dolphin swimming left, holding trident and kan-tharos; beneath, waves. Vlasto 503. About Extremely Fine. Abeautiful example of this beloved coin type.. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200

4 Calabria, Taras, c. 281-272 BC. AR Stater or Nomos (6.43 g).Horseman as Ephebus crowning himself; below, Ionic capital.Reverse: Taras on dolphin, holding akrostolion and distaff. Dew-ing 247-256; SNG ANS 1142-1150; Vlasto 804-807. Choice VeryFine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

5 Lucania. Metapontion, c. 530-510 BC. AR Nomos (7.88 g).Grain ear; ethnic to right. Reverse: Same, only incuse and with-out ethnic. Cf. Noe 76. Choice Very Fine.

Unlike medieval Bracteates, these archaic staters of MagnaGraecia employed a reverse as well as an obverse die. The align-ment of the dies had to be quite exact or the flan would severlycrack and be reassigned to the melting pot. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,250

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6 Lucania, Metapontion, c. 330 BC. Gold Third Stater, orEuboic-Attic Tetrobol (2.62 g). Head facing of Demeter withloosely falling hair, wearing low stephane; in lower right field,"NIKA". Reverse: Ear of grain with leaf on right; ethnic at left.Johnston (ANS NNM 164) plate 18, 3; cf. Gulbenkian 71. Rare.Choice Very Fine / About Extremely Fine.

An exquisite Greek coin type, issued around 330 BC, this rarecoin was struck to pay mercenaries during the period that Alex-ander the Molossian came to the rescue of Magna Graecia. Mostof the existing examples of this and other associated gold issuesare from the Bernalda hoard, discovered in 1935 (IGCH 1958). Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,800 - 2,200

7 Lucania, Metapontion, 330-300 BC. AR Stater (7.93 g). Headright of Demeter wearing corn wreath. Reverse: Ear of grain; eth-nic and ant to left, leaf with cornucopiae atop. Johnston (ANSNNM 164) plate 17, class D4.8-4.14; BMC 99. Irregular flan anda little flatness. Nicely toned, mainly in lilac hues; ExtremelyFine.

Many collectors of ancient Greek coins admire the numerouscreatures present on coinage. At Metapontion, the grasshop-pers, roosters, griffins, mice, ants, birds and snakes are part ofthe menagerie, just to mention a few. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

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8 Lucania, Metapontion, 330-300 BC. AR Stater (7.52 g). Headright of Demeter wearing corn wreath. Reverse: Ear of grain; toleft, ethnic; to right, leaf with sixteen-pointed star above. John-ston (ANS NNM 164) plates 14-15, class C8; SNG ANS 500.Obverse field a bit rough. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

9 Lucania, Metapontion, 330-300 BC. AR Stater (7.01 g). Head ofDemeter three-quarter facing to right, wreathed with corn andwearing stephane. Reverse: Ear of grain; ethnic to left, bukranionto right. Johnston (ANS NNM 164) plate 11, class C2; BMC 117;Dewing 388. Three light slits on edge. Otherwise, Choice VeryFine.

The ethnic, or city name, is normally reserved for the reversefield, as in this stater of Magna Graecia. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275

Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 24.

LUCANIA, POSEIDONIA, C. 530-510 BC. AR HALF STATER OR DRACHM (3.30 G)

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10 Lucania, Poseidonia, c. 530-510 BC. AR Half Stater or Drachm (3.30 g). Poseidon with chlamys over shoulder, advancing right and brandish-ing ornamented trident. Reverse: Similar, only incuse. SNG ANS 2; Dewing 397; Rosen 13. Rare. Extremely Fine, the obverse particularlyboldly struck. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $7,000 - 8,000


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LUCANIA, THOURIOI, 350-281 BC. AR DISTATER

11 Lucania, Thourioi, 350-281 BC. AR Distater (15.4 g). Headright of Athena, wearing crested helmet ornamented withSkylla. Reverse: Bull butting right; in exergue, two fishswimming right. Dewing 437; Noe (ANS NNM 71) Series J;SNG ANS --. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .................................................. $3,000 - 4,000

12 Bruttium, Kroton. Circa 530 BC. AR Stater or Nomos (7.85 g).Delphic tripod with three handles and legs terminating in lion'sfeet, two snakes arising from bowl. Reverse: Similar to obverse,but incuse and without ethnic. SNG ANS 230 (this obverse die).Some smoothing in fields, attractive for the type; Choice VeryFine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

13 Sicily. Akragas, c. 464-450 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.33 g). Eaglestanding left. Reverse: Crab within incuse circle. SNG ANS 976(this obverse die). About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $3,500 - 4,000

LOVELY HIMERA, C. 483-472 BC. AR DIDRACHM

14 Sicily. Himera, c. 483-472 BC. AR Didrachm (8.47 g). Cockstanding left. Reverse: Crab. SNG Lloyd 1012 (these dies);Jenkins (suppl.) 1617, pl. III, 3; SNG Cop 303. Very Fine toExtremely Fine. Estimated Value .................................................. $3,500 - 4,000

Ex Hess-Leu sale 1962, lot 64.

15 Sicily, Leontinoi, c. 455-430 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.75 g).Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Lion's head right;around, four barley corns. SNG ANS 237. Striking marks atedge; scattered porosity. Lovely style; Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


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SICILY, MESSANA. 425-421 BC. AR TETRADRACHM (16.9 G)

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16 Sicily, Messana. 425-421 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.9 g). Biga of mules driven right by standing charioteer. Reverse:Hare running right; below,dolphin swimming right. Dewing 649; Caltabiano 487. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $4,000 - 5,000

17 Sicily, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.32 g). Biga ofmules driven left by city goddess Messana; above, Nike crown-ing charioteer. Reverse: Hare bounding right; behind hare, fourgrain stocks; [below, barley corn]. SNG ANS 379; Caltabiano601. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900

RARE MORGANTINA, THE SIKELIOTES, 215-212 BC. AR 8 LITRAI

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18 Sicily. Morgantina, The Sikeliotes, 215-212 BC. AR 8 Litrai (6.73 g). Veiled head of Kore left; behind head, leaf. Reverse: Quadriga beingdriven by winged Nike. SNG ANS 1168; Burnett (Enna Hoard) 10, 109. Beautifully toned; Superb Extremely Fine.

It's likely that this rare coin was minted at Morgantina. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $4,000 - 5,000


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CLASSICAL SICILY, NAXOS, C. 420 BC. AR TETRADRACHM

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19 Sicily, Naxos, c. 420 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.8 g). Classical head right of Dionysos, wearing stephane decorated with ivy wreath. Reverse:Squatting Silenos holding kantharos and thyrsos; to left, ivy vine. Cahn (Naxos) 100 (these dies; V66/R82); Naster (La Collection Lucien deHirsch) 513; BMC 19; Dewing 663; SNG ANS 524. Very rare. Well detailed; porosity mainly confined to the reverse. About Extremely Fine/Very Fine.

One of the classic types of ancient Greek coins. In 1944, Herbert Cahn enumerated only 51 tetradrachms of this type, all from the sameobverse die, and utilizing five different reverse dies. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $20,000 - 30,000

FABULOUS SELINOS, 466-415 BC. AR TETRADRACHM

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20 Sicily, Selinos, 466-415 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.77 g). Slow quadriga driven left with Apollo holding bow and Artemis behind, holdingreins. Reverse: River-god Selinos holding phiale over altar ornamented with cock; to right, selinon leaf and bull standing left on pedestal. SNGANS 688; BMC 25. Minted from fresh dies; Superb Extremely Fine.

Certainly one of the finest known of this active and beautifully detailed coin types of ancient Greece. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $7,000 - 9,000

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21 Sicily, Syracuse, circa 485-479 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.00 g).Quadriga driven at steady pace right by charioteer; above, Nikeflying left to crown him. Reverse: Pearl-diademed head right ofArethusa, wearing beaded necklace; hair gathered in short tail;all surrounded by four dophins swimming clockwise. Boeh-ringer 60; cf. SNG ANS 16; Dewing 696. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,300

OUTSTANDING SYRACUSE, 450-440 BC. AR TETRADRACHM

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22 Sicily, Syracuse, 450-440 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.04 g). Slow quadriga driven right by charioteer; Nike flying above, crowning horses; inexergue, ketos swimming right. Reverse: Head right of Arethusa-Persephone wearing pendant earring and necklace; around, four dolphinsand ethnic. Boehringer 561; SNG ANS 182. About Extremely Fine.

Restruck on an earlier coin, accounting for the very large flan and few edge cracks; an exceptional example of transitional style. Estimated Value ................................................................................................................................................................................................ $8,000 - 10,000


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IMPORTANT SYRACUSE DIONYSIOS I, 405-400 BC AR DEKADRACHM

23 Sicily, Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-400 BC (or somewhatlater). AR Dekadrachm (41.24 g) with rev. die by Euaine-tos. In the style of Kimon. Charioteer driving fast quadrigaleft; above, Nike flies right, crowning charioteer; inexergue, panoply of armor. Reverse: Wreathed head left ofArethusa wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, sur-rounded by four swimming dolphins. Cf. Jongkees 6; Dew-ing 870; cf. SNG ANS 357. Covered with silver chloridedeposits c. 70%, and smoothed; porosity at edge. Other-wise, Very Fine.

Since KIMON on the obverse exergual line was erased dur-ing the progress of die usage, and the position of the KI onheadband would be off the flan, the reverse die's possibili-ties of being a signed work are questionable. Estimated Value .................................................. $5,000 - 6,000

Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 50.

SYRACUSE DIONYSIOS I, 405-400 BC AR DEKADRACHM

24 Sicily, Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-400 BC (or somewhatlater). AR Dekadrachm (41.16 g) with rev. die by Euaine-tos. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike fliesright, crowning charioteer; in exergue, panoply of armor.Reverse: Wreathed head left of Arethusa wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, surrounded by four swim-ming dolphins; underneath lowest dolphin, signature ofartist EYAINE. Gallatin O.IV - R.C.VII (these dies); Dewing883 (these dies). Plagued, as so many are, with heavy silverchloride deposits covering over half the coin; smoothed.Otherwise, Very Fine.

Though heavily cleaned (losing about two grams of silver),this example is quite well centered, showing the discerniblesignature of Euainetos at six o'clock. Not all the dies weresigned by this great artist, and most in the marketplacewhich would have a signature, are off-center to the point ofhaving these letters off the flan. Estimated Value .................................................. $4,000 - 5,000

25 Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Electrum 25 Litrai(3.64 g). Laureate head left of Apollo; behind, lamp. Reverse: Tri-pod-lebes. Jenkins (Essays Robinson) Group B, R5 (this reversedie); Dewing 942. Some remaining luster; Extremely Fine.

Group B incorporates the largest number of dies for this Syra-cusan issue, which contains 52%-55% gold in its alloy. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800

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26 Sicily, Siculo-Punic Coinage, c. 310 BC. AR Tetradrachm(16.78 g). Head right of young Melqart/Herakles wearing lion'sskin. Reverse: Head and neck of horse left; behind, palm tree.Jenkins (SNR 57) series 5a; cf. Dewing 982. Boldly struck withremarkably well-detailed eye of the horse; some original mintluster remaining. Extremely Fine.

The inscription at the bottom of the reverse translates to "Peopleof the Camp". This coin was struck as part of a military issue,emanating from the mint of the army. Estimated Value ............................................................ $800 - 1,200

27 Macedon, Mende, c. 450-425 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.95 g).Dionysos holding kantharos and reclining left on back of don-key. Reverse: Circular disk with sixteen-rayed star; in each cor-ner, a grape cluster flanked by trefoils; all within a thick linearsquare, around which is ethnic. Noe (ANS NNM 27, "TheMende/Kaliandra Hoard") Group III (cf. 86 for probably thisobverse die); SNG ANS 348. Overstruck on an earlier coin; quiteporous. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 900


28 Macedon, Olynthos, Chalkidian League, 420-355 BC. AR Tet-radrachm (14.46 g). Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse:Kithara with six strings; below, magistrate's name. SNG ANS496; Dewing 1071. Slight reverse roughness. NGC gradedChoice AU: Strike 4/5; Surface 4/5. Fine Style, encrustation.Our grade is Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $4,000 - 5,000

29 Kingdom of Macedon. Demetrios Poliorketes, 294-288 BC. ARTetradrachm (16.95 g) minted at Salamis. Winged Nike blow-ing trumpet and holding mast, standing left on prow of galley.Reverse: Poseidon as viewed from behind, advancing left, bran-dishing trident and holding chlamys on outstretched left arm.Newell 23 (plate III, 4). A few stray marks. Very Fine.

The Nike surmounting the prow was thought to be a represen-tation of the famous "Victoire de Samothrace" prominently dis-played as one of the jewels of the Louvre Museum. Rathersadly, we now know that this pairing of figures is not valid. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 600

30 Macedonia as a Roman Province, c. 158-149 BC. AR Tet-radrachm (16.97 g). Diademed head right of Artemis withquiver over shoulder, all within the center of a Macedonianshield. Reverse: Club within oak wreath; to left, thunderbolt.SNG Ashmolean 3292; AMNG III, 159. Struck in high relief;Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800

31 Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.61g) minted at Pella, c. 340-328 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo.Reverse: Biga driven right; thunderbolt in lower right field. LeRider 127 (these dies). Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $3,500 - 4,000


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STUNNING ALEXANDER III, THE GREAT, 336-323 BC. GOLD DISTATER

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32 Kings of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Distater (17.27 g), Aegeae mint, struck c. 336-323 BC. Head of Athena right,wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet, adorned with coiled serpent. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended hand, stylis inother; vertical thunderbolt at left, monogram below. Price 191. A superb example, with choice centering, beautifully struck in high relief, witha delicate touch of red toning -- mostly on the reverse. NGC graded Choice About Uncirculated.

Continuing to utilize the wealth of Macedon's mines, which Alexander's father, Phillip II, had employed to finance his own and Macedon'simperialism, Alexander set himself up as conqueror and empire builder. In the process, his massive minting of coin would in essence create anew world class currency, in the manner of today's dollar, or like that once held by the silver "owls" from the time of Athens'imperial ascen-dancy. In adopting the Attic weight standard, Alexander's coinage would easily fit into a scheme that had already been established, and thuscause no new disruptions to trade. In addition, Alexander's insistence on the obvious and easy 10:1 ratio of exchange between silver and goldmade for a system that was recognized and utilized even in cities that adhered to their traditional minting standards. The ease of use andrationality of Alexander's coining standards quickly came to serve as the basis for financial systems throughout much of the Greek world, notonly in Alexander's time, but for a number of centuries afterwards. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,000

Ex Millennia Sale, lot 18.

33 Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.57 g)minted perhaps at Abydos, 323-317 BC. Head right of Athenawearing triple-crested helmet with snake. Reverse: Nike stand-ing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, monogram, pen-tagram and cornucopiae. Price 1524; M. 381. Disturbance onedge at 12 o'clock (probably shaved a bit). Large flan;Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,300 - 1,600

34 Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC.Gold Stater (8.53 g) struck possibly at Babylon, c. 317-311 BC.Head right of Athena wearing crested Corinthian helmet deco-rated with a snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreathand stylis; in left field below wing, head of Selinos; in right fieldbelow wing, monogram within wreath. Price 3735; M. 729.Lovely style and detail Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $3,000 - 3,500

Ex Triton XII, 6-7 I 09, lot 204.

35 Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC.AR Drachm (4.44 g) struck at an uncertain mint in Greece orMacedonia, c. 310-275 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearinglion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holdingeagle and scepter; in left field, aplustre. Price 862; M. 283.Extremely Fine.

As the mint symbol for this drachm, the aplustre, or aphlaston inGreek, graces the stern of a ship, and is often quite decorative. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 400

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36 Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC.AR Tetradrachm (16.88 g), Kallatis mint, struck c. 250-225 BC.Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse:Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field,monogram; in exergue, corn ear. Price 936; M. 496. Boldlystruck; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550

37 Macedonian Kingdom. Philip III, 323-317 BC. Gold Stater(8.58 g) minted at Sardes, c. 323-319 BC. Head right of Athenawearing triple-crested helmet with snake. Reverse: Nike stand-ing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, monogram androse. Cf. Price p. 326, P66 for reverse monogram and symbol.Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,750 - 3,250

38 Thrace, Abdera, 540-515 BC. AR Oktadrachm (29.10 g). Griffinseated left with right foreleg raised. Reverse: Rough quadripar-tite linear square. May (Abdera) 13. Very rare. Numerousancient scuffs and marks as usually seen on this impressivelyheavy archaic coin type. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,250 - 1,750


39 Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. AR Tet-radrachm (17.24 g) minted at Amphipolis, 288-281 BC. Dia-demed head right of the deified Alexander the Great, wearingthe horn of Ammon. Reverse: Athena enthroned left, holdingNike; in inner left field, caduceus; in outer right field, mono-gram. Thompson (Essays Robinson) 195. Lovely portrait;Extremely Fine/Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,600 - 2,000

40 Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. AR Tet-radrachm (16.78 g), minted c. 250-150 BC. Diademed head rightof the deified Alexander the Great, wearing horn of Ammon.Reverse: Athena enthroned left, holding Nike. Thompson(Essays Robinson) --; SNG Cop --; Seyrig --. Evenly porous;Extremely Fine/Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 500

41 Kingdom of Scythia. Koson, d. circa 29 BC. Gold Stater (8.33g) minted c. 40-30 BC. Consul between lictors, all togate,advancing left. Reverse: Eagle standing left on scepter, holdingwreath in one claw. SNG Cop 123; Dewing 1245. Edge damage.Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550


42 Islands off Thrace, Thasos, 510-490 BC. AR Stater (9.45 g).Satyr in kneeling-running attitude right, carrying in his arms astruggling nymph who raises her right hand in protest. Reverse:Quadripartite incuse square. Svoronos (L'Hellénisme Primitif)plate X, 3; Asyut 104. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500


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43 Islands off Thrace, Thasos, 500-470 BC. AR Stater (8.21 g).Satyr in kneeling-running attitude right, carrying in his arms astruggling nymph who raises her right hand in protest. Reverse:Quadripartite incuse square. Daux (Guide de Thasos) plate I, 5;Dewing 1322. A little porous. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................ $900 - 1,100

STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL LARISSA SILVER DIDRACHM

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44 Thessaly, Larissa. c. 350-325 BC. AR Didrachm (12.32g). Head of nymph Larissa three-quarter face to left. Reverse; Horse trotting right.Jameson 1092. The obverse, a masterwork of numismatic art! Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $6,000 - 7,000

45 Thessaly, Larissa, c. 350 BC. AR Drachm (6.08 g). Head ofnymph Larissa three-quarter facing to right. Reverse: Horsefeeding right. SNG Cop 131; BMC 71. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................ $900 - 1,100

46 Thessaly, Larissa, c. 340-320 BC. AR Drachm (5.95 g). Head ofnymph Larissa three-quarter facing to left, wearing necklaceand ampyx. Reverse: Horse feeding right. Dewing 1399; BMC57. Choice Very Fine toned. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 700

47 Attica, Athens, c. 435 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.08 g). Headright of Athena in crested helmet with leaves and palmette dec-oration. Reverse: Owl standing right, sprig of olive and crescentbehind; ethnic at right. Sv. pl. 14, 1; Dewing 1594. A coupleminor defects on Athena's neck and one at edge. A very attrac-tive owl! Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,400

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48 Attica, Athens, c. 430 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.63 g). Headright of Athena in crested helmet with leaves and palmette dec-oration. Reverse: Owl standing right, sprig of olive and crescentbehind; ethnic at right. Sv. pl. 14, 10; Dewing 1618. Test cut onreverse; porous. Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 700

49 Attica, Athens, c. 440-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.17g). Headof Athena right, wearing crested helmet ornamented with threeolive leaves and palmette decoration. Reverse: Owl standingright, head facing, sprig of olive and crescent hehind; to right,ethnic; all within incuse square. Sv. plate 14, 25; Dewing 1621.NGC graded Choice AU: Strike 4/5; Surface 3/5. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

EARLY ELECTRUM COINAGE,C. 620-550 BC EL TRITE

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50 Early Electrum Coinage, c. 620-550 BC. EL Trite (4.73 g).Pegasos walking left. Reverse: Two incuses, pebbled. Wei-dauer 127. Very rare. Very Fine.

This is the earliest representation of Pegasus on a coin. Estimated Value .................................................. $4,000 - 5,000


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"VENI, VEDI, VINCI" GOLD STATER OF PHARNAKES II

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51 Kingdom of the Cimmerian Bosporos. Pharnakes II, 63-47 BC. Gold Stater (8.24 g), Panticapaeum mint, struck 53/52 BC. Diademed bust ofPharnakes right, with luxuriant hair. Reverse: Apollo, semi-draped, seated left on lion-footed throne, holding laurel branch over tripod, leftelbow resting on kithara at his side; name and titles above and below, X monogram to right, EMS above (year 245, Pontic Era). Golenko &Karyszkowski, "The Gold Coinage of King Pharnaces of the Bosporus," in Numismatic Chronicle, 1972, no. 6 (same dies); Fr-156. Finely cen-tered on a spacious, nearly round flan. Lustrous. Exemplary, sensitive portrait -- among the finest in this series. Very Rare. NGC gradedAbout Uncirculated.

Pharnakes is, in general, little known to history, but for being the subject of an acerbic quip, made famous in Caesar's chronicles of the CivilWars. Typical of the politics of the era, Pharnakes II, who was the son of Rome's implacable enemy, Mithradates VI, "the Great," forced hisfather to commit suicide in 64 BC to placate the Roman general Pompey, who had surrounded Pharnakes'citadel at Panticapaeum. In com-pensation Pompey granted Pharnakes the title King of the Bosporus and left him alone to his own devices. Meanwhile Rome went on toannex large swaths of the Middle East and Asia Minor.

With the death of the Armenian king Tigranes II, the Great, in 55/4 BC, Pharnakes felt safely ambitious enough to assume the deceased king'stitle of "Great King of Kings" - that seen on the above gold coin. Later, sensing opportunity at reclaiming some of the vast empire created byhis father, Pharnakes quickly threw in his lot with Pompey when civil war broke out between Caesar and Pompey in 49 BC. His initial mili-tary successes in the area evaporated with Caesar marching north into Asia Minor in 48 BC, in order to restore the situation and avengeRoman losses. Pharnakes'army proved no match against Caesar's battle-hardened troops at the battle of Zela, in mid-47 BC, and were quicklyrouted. Thus Caesars'"Veni, Vedi, Vinci" -- one of the more famous literary quips to survive from antiquity. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $20,000 - 25,000

At the time of the Numismatic Chronicle survey, Golenko & Karyszkowski had assembled a corpus of 15 known specimens of the Pharnakes gold coins, rang-ing in date from c. 55-50 BC. Since then a few more examples have surfaced, with a total known population probably not exceeding 25. Of these, 10 are located within museum collections. The famed Hunt specimen, with nearly as fine a portrait, but of a somewhat lower grade (Extremely Fine), realized $29,700 (including the 10% premium) in the Sotheby New York sale of June 19, 1990 (lot 115). Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 22. Ex Millennia Sale, lot 35.

VERY RARE KYZIKOS, 500-450 BC. ELECTRUM STATER

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52 Mysia. Kyzikos, 500-450 BC. Electrum Stater (16.08 g). Two confronted eagles standing on omphalos covered with network of fillets; below,tunny swimming right. Reverse: Windmill-sail incuse. Boston 1535. Very rare. Choice Very Fine.

Two eagles were sent by Zeus flying from the east and from the west, then descending on the Delphic omphalos positioned at the center ofthe Earth. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,000

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ANOTHER RARE KYSIKOS, C. 500-450 BC. GOLD STATER

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53 Mysia. Kysikos, c. 500-450 BC. Gold Stater (16.00 g). Screeching griffin standing left on tunny fish left. Reverse: Windmill-sail incuse. BostonMFA 1455; Von Fritze 99. Very Fine. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $7,500 - 8,500

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54 Mysia, Kyzikos, c. 500-460 BC. Electrum Hemihekte (or 1/12Stater; 1.31 g). Dog standing left; below, tunny left. Reverse:Quadripartite incuse square. Boston MFA 1471. About VeryFine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250


55 Aeolis. Kyme, c. 150-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.56 g). Dia-demed head right of the Amazon Kyme. Reverse: Horse pranc-ing right; below vase with one handle; all within laurel wreath.Oakley (ANS MN 27) 55. Some die rusting;. Well centered on agargantuan flan; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 1,750

56 Aiolis, Myrina, after 165 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.61 g). Laure-ate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Apollo Grynion holdingbranch and phiale, ethnic and monogram to left; at feet, ompha-los and amphora; all within laurel wreath. Sacks (ANS MN 30)issue 24. Some luster remaining; Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,600 - 2,000

57 Aiolis, Myrina, c. 150-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.76 g). Lau-reate head right of Apollo Grynion. Reverse: MYRINAION,monogram behind; Apollo Grynion standing right, holdingphiale in right hand and filleted branch in left, omphalos andamphora before feet, all within laurel wreath. BMC 7. Lightlydouble-struck. Particularly large Hellenistic flan; ExtremelyFine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900



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58 Lesbos, Mytilene, 377-326 BC. Electrum Hekte (2.52 g). Laure-ate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Bust right of Artemis with hairin Korymbos. Dewing 2243; Bodenstedt p. 288, Em.95. Mark oncheek. Very Fine.

Lesbos is the largest island off western Asia Minor; Mytilene isthe main city of the island and, most probably, the place ofminting these diverse coin types. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375

59 Ionia. Heraklea ad Latmon, c. 150-140 BC. AR Tetradrachm(16.52 g). Helmeted head right of Athena. Reverse: Club withinwreath. Lavva, Chiron 23, 9;. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,500 - 2,750

60 Ionia, Magnesia ad Maeandrum, c. 175-170 BC. AR Tet-radrachm (16.58 g). Bust right of Artemis wearing diadem; bowand quiver at shoulder. Reverse: Apollo standing left on maean-der; behind, tripod; all within laurel wreath. Cf. Jones (ANSMN 24) 17a. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,250

Ex Hunt sale, 349.

61 Ionia, Teos, Late 5th Century BC. AR Stater (11.87 g). Griffinseated right, left forepaw raised; on lower right, owl standing.Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Cf. SNG Cop 1436. Shavedalong one side of the reverse square, and obverse discolored.Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550


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62 Kings of Lydia, Sardeis, Time of Alyattes, 610-561 BC. Elec-trum 1/12 Stater (Phoenician standard; 1.17 g). Head of lionright with wart on nose. Reverse: Irregular incuse. Boston MFA1770; Rosen 654; cf. Weidauer 79-85. About Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 350

63 Kings of Lydia. Kroisos, c. 561-546 BC. AR Third Siglos (3.35g). Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Reverse: Two incusepunches. Rosen 666; Boston MFA 2071. Well detailed; AboutExtremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,200 - 1,400

64 Kingdom of Lydia, c. 545-520 BC. AR Siglos (or Half-Stater;5.39 g). Foreparts of lion and bull, facing each other. Reverse:Two incuse squares. Dewing 2428; BMC 45. NGC gradedChoice VF: Strike 3/5; Surface 5/5. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 400

65 Lydia under Persian Rule, c. Mid-Fifth Century BC. GoldDaric (8.38 g). Bearded archer (the Great King) in kneeling-run-ning attitude right holding spear and bow; quiver on shoulder.Reverse: Oblong incuse. Carradice (BAR 343) type IIib (early).Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200


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66 Satraps of Karia. Hidrieos, c. 351-344 BC. AR Tetradrachm(14.33 g). Head of Apollo three-quarter facing to right, wearinglaurel wreath, drapery and brooch at neck. Reverse: ZeusLabraundos standing right, holding labrys and reversed spear;"E" and dynast's name in field. Traité II 100; SNG Cop Supp.340; BMC p. 183, 1; SNG von Aulock 8046. Rare. Cleaned withsome porosity on obverse and upper quadrant of reverse; other-wise. Choice Very Fine.

The labrys is a double axe associated with the Asia Minor cultof Zeus Labraundos. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750


67 Islands off Karia, Rhodos, c. 408-394 BC. AR Tetradrachm(14.44 g). Head of Helios three-quarter facing to right. Reverse:Rose with tendril. Cf. Kraay (Archaic and Classical Greek Coins)941; cf. BMC 23. Rare. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900


68 Lykia. Kherei, c. 410-390 BC. AR Stater (8.54 g). Helmeted headright of Athena. Reverse: Bearded head right of dynast. Cf.Mørkholm & Zahle, AA 47, 46. Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $3,000 - 3,500

69 Pamphylia, Aspendos, c. 300-250 BC. AR Stater (10.32 g). Twowrestlers grappling; between them, E. Reverse: Slinger standingright; before, triskelion and club. SNG von Aulock 4575; SNGCop 240; Dewing 2464. Beautifully centered; Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $750 - 900

70 Pamphylia, Aspendos, 3rd Century BC. AR Stater (9.76 g).Two wrestlers grasping each other by the arms; between them,"E". Reverse: Slinger standing right about to discharge his sling;to right, club and triskelion. SNG von Aulock 4574; SNG Berry1230. Usual obverse weakness. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300


71 Cilicia, Kelenderis, c. 400-333 BC. Fourrée Stater (9.28 g). Riderseated sideways on horse prancing right, from which he isready to dismount. Reverse: Goat kneeling right, looking back-wards. Dewing 2483; BMC 20. A number of chips on both sides,revealing the copper core. Fine to Very Fine.

Fourrées are ancient counterfeits, manufactured either at or out-side the mint. The core is copper with a silver sheathing on theoutside, which was made to deceive the unsuspecting. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


72 Cilicia, Tarsos. Satrap Pharnabazos, 379-374 BC. AR Stater(10.35 g). Female head three-quarter facing to left, wearingsphendone and necklace. Reverse: Helmeted male head left(Ares?) with name of dynast to left; in right field, ankh. SNGCop 267-269; cf. Weber 7616 (plate 275). Flan crack at 6 o'clockon obverse; porous. Of excellent style and well detailed;Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400



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73 Cilicia, Tarsos. Balakros, 333-323 BC. AR Stater (10.92 g). Baal-tars seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter; before, grain earand grape bunch; behind, ivy leaf and B; beneath throne, T.Reverse: Draped bust of Athena three-quarter face to left, wear-ing triple-crested helmet. SNG Paris 367-9; de Luynes 2867;SNG von Aulock 5964. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,750 - 2,150

74 Syria. Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos Hierax, 246-227 BC. ARTetradrachm (17.05 g), probably minted in Asia Minor. Dia-demed head right of Antiochos Hierax (also resembing Antio-chos III). Reverse: Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding bowand arrow; inscription in exergue. Seemingly unpublished; cf.Houghton and Lorber 851.2; Houghton ANS (ACNAC) --.Nearly Extremely Fine.

The artistic quality of the die engraving is vastly different fromobverse to reverse. The beautiful high relief portrait is in starkcontrast to the Apollo figure and epigraphy on the reverse. Dur-ing Roman times it is felt that an apprentice celator started withthe more linear engraving of deities and personifications, thenhe would graduate to the more difficult and sensitive modelingof the emperor's portrait. In this instance, it seems more likelythat the obverse die was shipped from one mint to a more pro-vincial mint. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 600

75 Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VII, 138-129 BC. AR Tet-radrachm (16.53 g) minted at Antioch. Diademed head right ofAntiochos VII. Reverse: Athena standing left, holding Nike withright hand, spear with left, all within laurel wreath. Newell(SMA) 287; Dewing 2615. NGC graded About Uncirculated.Our grade is About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300

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76 Phoenicia, Arados, c. 400-350 BC. AR Obol (0.67 g). Laureatehead right of marine deity. Reverse: Galley right, two lines ofwaves below. Betlyon 13; BMC 45. Rare. Well-centeredExtremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550

77 Phoenicia, Sidon, c. 372-358 BC. AR Double Shekel (25.41 g).War galley traveling left over waves; possibly one horizontalstroke and three vertical lines above galley. Reverse: Beardedking in horsedrawn cart; behind, Egyptian attendant. Cf. Bet-lyon 23; BMC 29. Well centered on good metal; Choice VeryFine.

This impressive coin is usually from hoards which show poros-ity and horn silver. One group, now completely dispersed, hasmuch more desirable silver and displays more careful strikingprocedures, as this present example. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

78 Phoenicia, Tyre, 92/1 BC. AR Shekel (14.36 g) dated year 35.Laureate head right of Melqart. Reverse: Eagle standing left;year above club in left field. BMC 126-7. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


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Ancient Judea CoinageSession One - Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:00am

Ancient Judea Coinage

79 Ancient Judaea. The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (13.54g) dated year 2 (67/8 CE). Temple vessel with rim decoratedwith nine pearls; above, date. Reverse: Stem with three pome-granate fruits. Mesh 151; AJC II, 260, 8; H. 659. Large flan. Abeautiful shekel. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

80 Ancient Judaea. The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Half Shekel(6.96 g) dated year 3 (68/9 CE). Temple vessel with pearled rim;above, date. Reverse: Stem with three pomegranate fruits. Mesh1155; H. 663. About Extremely Fine.

Actually much rarer than the full shekel of the same date, thisdenomination paid the yearly Temple tax. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,300 - 1,500

81 Herod Archelaus, 4 BCE-6 CE. AE 2 Prutot (18.5 mm). Doublecornucopiae. Reverse: Galley to left with oars. Mesh1 59; H. 503.Galley particularly well defined. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

82 Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 CE. AE 22 minted under Domitian,dated year 24 (83/84 CE). Laureate head right of Domitian.Reverse: Inscription within wreath. AJC II, pl. 13, 23; H. 603.Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325

83 Titus, AD 79-81. AE 25.5 minted under Domitian, dated year26 (86/7 CE) under Herod Agrippa II. Laureate head right hon-oring Titus, brother of Domitian. Reverse: Nike advancing right.AJC plate 14, 32a; H. 612. About Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

84 Titus, 79-81 CE. AE 24 minted at Caesarea. Laureate head rightof Titus. Reverse: Mourning Judaea seated left below trophy, herhands tied behind her back, shield to right of trophy. AJC II, p.289, 5; H. 745. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

BAR KOCHBA. LARGE BRONZEDATED YEAR ONE

85 Large Bronze (30mm, 24.3g) dated Year One (132/3 C.E.).Hebrew inscription within wreath: Simon Prince of Israel.Reverse: Amphora with two handles surrounded by: YearOne of the Redemption of Israel. Nicely struck consideringthe difficulty of overstriking these large, heavy coins.Attractive green and tan earthenware patina. H-677. Mild.8 (only 8 cited, this being the finest). Very Fine. Estimated Value .................................................. $5,000 - 7,000

Stanley Yulish Collection.

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THE FINEST BAR KOKHBA LARGE BRONZE IN EXISTENCE!

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86 Judaea. The Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. Large Bronze (32. 5 mm.; 21.19 g), dated Year Two, struck 133/134 CE. This coin is essentially asstruck, and so we consider the piece a Superb Extremely Fine at the least. Filleted olive wreath, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription in two lines within("Shim'on"). Reverse: Twin-handled, fluted amphora; Palaeo-Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Mildenberg 19(11 examples cited); Hendin 705; Mesh. AJC II, p. 270, 39. Exceptionally even strike, with the elegant reverse design. Smooth, blackish darkgreen patina, with occasional lighter dusky coloring. An extraordinary coin in all aspects - strike, flan, metal, style, and preservation. Withouta doubt, the finest of its type. Very rare. NGC graded Extremely Fine.

Leo Mildernberg, who wrote the important corpus analyzing the Bar Kokhba coin series, considered the reverse die of the large bronze series,bearing the fluted amphora (seen on the above coin), as the finest and most beautiful design "in the entire Bar Kokhba coinage." Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $30,000 - 40,000

Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 25. Ex Millennia Sale, lot 55.

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City Coins of Israel/Greek Coinage Cont’dSession One - Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:00am

87 The Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. Medium Bronze (22 mm)dated Year One (132/133 CE). Upright palm branch within lau-rel wreath. Reverse: Chelys-lyre with five strings. Mild 20 [ 7examples cited]; Mesh 233; H. 680. Rare in such choice condi-tion. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,250 - 1,500

City Coins of Israel

88 Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. AE 26.5 minted at Aelia Capito-lina (Jerusalem). Confronted laureate busts of Marcus Aureliusand Commodus. Reverse: Laureate and draped bust right ofSarapis wearing modius. Meshorer (Aelia Capitolina) 57; Ros. --. Roughness covered with light green coloring. Extremely Fine.

The coinage of Jerusalem extended from the Persian Periodthrough the third century C.E. The cult of Sarapis, having origi-nated in Egypt, was quite important in Jerusalem, where a tem-ple was built in his honor as early as during the reign of Trajan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

89 Caracalla, AD 198-217. Billon Tetradrachm (14.77 g) minted atNeapolis, AD 215-217. Laureate head right of Caracalla.Reverse: Eagle standing with spread wings, head left; betweenlegs, altar. Cf. Prieur 1701; Dura 19 (no visible flame abovealtar). Rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700

Greek Coinage Cont'd

90 Nabataea. Obodas II, 21/20 BCE. AR Drachm (4.27 g) minted21/20 BCE. Jugate heads right of Obodas II and his queen.Reverse: Diademed head right of Obodas III. Meshorer 29-30.Very rare. Dark "hoard" patina. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 1,750

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POWERFUL PORTRAIT TETRADRACHM OF MITHRADATES THE GREAT

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91 Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates I, c. 171-138 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.38 g), Seleucia-on-the-Tigris mint. Diademed and draped beardedbust right; reel and spool border around. Reverse: Naked Herakles standing left, holding club and lion's skin; name and royal titles flanking;A-X-P monogram in exergue. Sellwood 13.2; Shore 35. Nicely centered and boldly struck up. A little trifling edge porosity on reverse, somelight roughness on the highest points, otherwise metal of unusually high quality for the tetradrachms. Toned devices on lighter fields, withconsiderable mint luster. Powerful, realistic portrait -- splendid Hellenistic art. Rare, especially in this quality. NGC graded Uncirculated.

This tetradrachm is the first of this denomination struck by the Parthians. Minting was initiated shortly after the Parthians had wrested pos-session of Mesopotamia away from the Seleucids. As with most of the subsequent tetradrachms, coining took place at the Seleucia-on-the-Tigris mint. The choice quality Hellenistic-style portraits displayed on most of Mithradates'coins would indicate that the trained and talenteddie-cutters employed by the Seleucids were retained initially. By the end of his reign, the "Greek-ness" of his coins was waning. With theadvent of Orodes I's reign, around 90 BC, the coins are wholly "oriental" in technique and style. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $8,000 - 9,000


92 Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II, c. 123-91 BC. AR Tet-radrachm (15.68 g), Seleucia-on-the-Tigris mint, struck c. 119-109 BC. Diademed, bearded bust left, wearing embellishedjacket, with torque at neck. Reverse: Arsakes I, in ethnic garb,seated right on omphalos and holding up bow, all withinsquare formed by legend; A-P-T monogram behind, uprightpalm to right of legend. Sellwood 24.5; Shore 68; Nicely cen-tered and well struck up on spacious flan. NGC graded AboutUncirculated.

The Parthians were the arch (or should we say archer?) enemiesof Rome for several centuries. While the silver drachms aremost often seen, tetradrachms and bronzes were also issued;there are no gold coins known of this kingdom, encompassingmodern Iran and surrounding territories. Many different city-mints were employed, along with traveling military and courtmints. Early silver tetradrachms were all very rare and gener-ally in circulated condition until a sizable hoard was unearthedabout 15 years ago. Today, this group has been dispersedthroughout the world, and occurrences in the modern market-place are seldom for these glorious, quasi-medallion, Hellenisticportrait coins. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,500 - 3,000


93 Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II, c. 123-88 BC. AR Tet-radrachm (15.72 g) minted at Seleucia. Diademed and beardedbust left of Mithradates II. Reverse: Archer seated right onomphalos; in exergue, monogram. Sellwood 24v (this mono-gram not listed). Slightly double-struck. Minted in high reliefand nicely centered on a large flan;. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,500 - 3,000

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FABULOUS BAGADATES I PORTRAIT TETRADRACHM

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94 Kingdom of Persis. Bagadates I, c. late 3rd or early 2nd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.62 g). Head right, with short beard and mustache,with large earring, and wearing satrapal cap (kyrbasia) with flaps tied up. Reverse: Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda with Bagadates on the left andstandard to the right; Aramaic legend around. Alram 515; BMC p. 196, 2; Sear GC 6186. Overstruck on uncertain coin. Superb high-relief por-trait; lightly toned. Very rare. Among the finest known examples. NGC graded About Uncirculated.

Persis was located in what is now southwestern Iran. 'Persian'peoples settled the area as early as the 8th century BC, in an area that flourishedearlier under the powerful Kings of Elam. As a region it comprised the sandy coasts of the Persian Gulf, with its date palms, plus the fertileupland and mountain valleys, along with parts of the mountainous central plateau. Persis rose to importance as the homeland of the Achae-menid Persians at the beginning of their empire. Darius I was especially proud of owning this territory.

The Achaemenid Empire collapsed under onslaughts by Alexander the Great. After his death, rule of Iran passed into the hands of the Seleu-cid Kings of Syria. However, Persis remained in the hearts and minds of the Persians as their ethnic and religious homeland -- as the sourceand wellspring of their "Persian-ness." Arsaces I, around 238 BC, initiated a successful rebellion, broke from Seleucid control, and became thefirst king of the new Parthian dynasty. Persis and a number of other kingdoms followed suit, yet remained independent. The kingdom of Per-sis never became a part of the empire of the Arsacids, although her kings recognized Parthia as their suzerain -- when they had to of course.

In its heyday, the authority of the Persis kings extended over the shores of the northern Persian Gulf, and the opposite coasts along Arabia.Persis endured as kingdom for four centuries; the wealth of land and sea trade from the further Orient providing a stable fiscal foundation.Again, as the religious center for the Persian's Zoroastrianism, pilgrims and royal privileges added further to the country's wealth. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $18,000 - 20,000

Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 27. Ex Millennia Sale, lot 61.

95 Three Silver Coins of the East. Parthia, AR drachm of VononesII; Sasania, AR drachm of Peroz; plus an AR siglos of the Per-sians in Lydian Kingdom (3 deep test marks on reverse). Con-dition averages VF. Lot of 3 coins. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250


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INCREDIBLE AGATHOKLES, C. 185-170 BC. AR TETRADRACHM

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96 Bactria. Agathokles, c. 185-170 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.94 g), Merv mint(?). Diademed and draped bust of Agathokles right. Reverse: Zeusstanding, facing, scepter in left hand and holding in right hand a figure of triple-faced Hekate, who holds two torches; , monogram at lower left. Bopear. Série 1D; SNG ANS 230; MIG type 137a; MACW 1677; Rahman 148-149. Splendid sculptural highrelief portrait, finely struck on nearly round flan of choice metal. The obverse a superb rendering of an assertive man with an almost ironicair. NGC graded Uncirculated. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $3,000 - 3,500

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STUNNING ANTIMACHOS I, THEOS, C. 174-165 BC. AR TETRADRACHM

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97 Bactria. Antimachos I, Theos, c. 174-165 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.93 g), Pushkalavati mint(?). Attic standard. Diademed and draped bust ofAntimachos right, wearing kausia. Reverse: Poseidon standing, facing, holding long trident and palm with long ribbon, the filleted ends of hisdiadem draped about his shoulders; , monogram at lower right. Bopear. Sërie 1A, 1-2; SNG ANS 274; MIG124b; Rahman 173-174. Sculptural high relief portrait, beautifully struck on a generous flan. The obverse a splendid characterization of asomewhat heavy-featured, pragmatic man of advanced years. NGC graded Uncirculated.

The portraits of this enigmatic Bactrian ruler have often been considered by scholars and connoisseurs alike as being among the greatestnumismatic portraits of antiquity. The bold yet simple forms of his accoutrements serve both as a compliment, as well as a counterpoint to thepsychological complexities of his visage. His best portraits come in three variants -- two with smiles, one sometimes genial, the second moreironic. Less common is the one seen above, where the mood is subdued and clearly introspective.

Antimachos was unknown to modern historians until his coins were discovered in 1822. It is well known that the topographical extremes ofthe country presented the Graeco-Bactrian rulers with considerable obstacles to maintaining a unified, single-monarch ruled domain. Basedon the evidence of his coinage, it seems that Antimachos held sway over the rich and populous plateau region of the north (modern dayAfghanistan). In the south, below the Hindu Kush, the territories were maintained by either an associate, or subordinate, ruler by the name ofApollodotos.

As an ethnographic aside, the wool Pakol, the traditional cap/hat worn in Afghanistan has been determined by researchers to be the directdescendant of the ancient Greek kausia. The head covering is basically a cloth tube, closed on one end, with creased, integral brim and long-ish, band-like base. The wearer rolls the hat up from the base creating both the desired fit and style. Less apparent on the coins of homelandGreece depicting this type of head wear, but clearly seen on the above coin, is this rolled base, or "hem" of the cap. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $4,000 - 5,000


98 Kushan Kingdom. Huvishka, c. AD 126-164. Gold Stater (7.94g). Crowned and diademed half-length bust left of Huvishka onclouds; king holds club-like scepter and sword. Reverse: Ardox-sho standing right, holding cornucopiae; in right field, tamgha.Rosenfield plate II, 46; Göbl (Kushan) 286. Superb ExtremelyFine.

Ardoxsho is the Kushan deity symbolizing abundance andprosperity; another theory is that increased crop yields areattributed to her powers of bringing rains. She is often depictedon Kushan coins. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200

99 Kushan Kingdom. Vasudeva II, c. AD 250-260. Gold Stater(7.84 g). Ruler sacrificing to left. Reverse: Siva standing frontally;behind, bull. Mitchiner 3504v. Lustrous; Choice ExtremelyFine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $750 - 900


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100 Kushan Kingdom. Vasudeva I and successors, c. AD 260-300.Gold Stater (8.05 g). Ruler sacrificing to left. Reverse: Siva stand-ing frontally; behind, bull. Rosenfield 231; Mitchiner 3541.Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................ $900 - 1,100

101 Kushan Kingdom. Vasudeva I and successors, c. AD 260-300.Gold Stater (7.89 g). Ruler sacrificing to left. Reverse: Siva stand-ing frontally; behind, bull. Rosenfield 233; Mitchiner 3540.Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $750 - 900

LOVELY PTOLEMY II, 285-246 BC. GOLD OKTADRACHM

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102 Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.72 g) minted at Alexandria after 270 BC. Diademed jugatebusts right of Ptolemy II and Arsinoë II. Reverse: Diademed jugate busts right of Ptolemy I and Berenike I. Svoronos 603. Choice Very Fine.

This handsome gold coin of Egypt is part of the diverse series of coins which commemorates the Ptolemaic lineage. Four excellent portrayalsare noted. Great wealth is felt by hefting this impressive coin type. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $14,000 - 17,000

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CHOICE PTOLEMY IV, 222-205 BC. GOLD OKTADRACHM

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103 Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, 222-205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.79 g) min. Radiate and diademed bust right of the deifiedPtolemy III, holding trident and wearing aegis over shoulder. Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopiae. Sv. 1117; SNG Cop 196. NearlyExtremely Fine. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,500

DESIREABLE PTOLEMY IV, 222-205 BC. GOLD OKTADRACHM

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104 Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, 222-205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.76 g) minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and diademedbust right of the deified Ptolemy III, holding trident and wearing aegis over shoulder. Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopiae. Sv. 1117; SNGCop 196. Scratch in reverse right field from 2 o'clock to 3 o'clock. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,500


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IMPRESSIVE PTOLEMY IV, 222-205 BC. GOLD OKTADRACHM

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105 Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, 222-205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.82 g) minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and diademedbust right of the deified Ptolemy III, holding trident and wearing aegis over shoulder. Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopiae. Sv. 1117; SNGCop 196. A little over-cleaned, but boldly struck and handsome. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,500

EXTREMELY RARE PTOLEMY IV, 222-205 BC. GOLD TETRADRACHM OR HALF MNAIEION

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106 Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, 222-205 BC. Gold Tetradrachm or Half Mnaieion (13.83 g) minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and dia-demed bust right of the deified Ptolemy III, holding trident and wearing aegis over shoulder. Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopiae. Sv.1118; BMC 105. Nearly Extremely Fine.

Like so many fractional coins, this denomination is rarer than its larger counterpart. Along with its double, this lot would make an ideal pair-ing for an advanced collection of either ancient gold or coins of the Ptolemies. Estimated Value ................................................................................................................................................................................................ $9,000 - 11,000

Ex Sale of a Lady (Christie's, 9 October, 1984), lot 302.

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GEM QUALITY OCTODRACHM OF ARSINOË II

107 Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII, Kings of Egypt, 180-116 BC. Gold Octodrachm (27.88 g), Alexandria. Issued in thename of Arsinoë II. Veiled head of Arsinoë right, wearing diadem and stephane, with ram's horn at ear; at shoulder and behind head, lotusscepter, and in left field, K. Reverse: Double cornucopiae, bound with fillet; in Greek, name of Arsinoë and title. Svoronos 1498-9; SNG Cop.321-2; SNG Delepierre 3063 (as head of Cleopatra I); Dewing Coll. 2762. Well centered and struck up, the high relief portrait dignified and ele-gant for this series. Very lustrous. NGC graded Mint State. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,500


108 Two Silver Tetradrachms of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.Ptolemy VI (long chip at lower obverse edge, otherwise ChoiceVF) and Ptolemy IX with Cleopatra III (Very Fine). Lot of 2coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 225

Ancient Roman Coinage

Roman Republican Coinage

109 Roman Republic. AE Sextans (25.43 g) minted anonymously c.217-215 BC. She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus; in exergue,two dots signifying denomination. Reverse: Eagle standingright; to right; to left, two dots. Cr. 39/3; Syd. 95. Very Rare.Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,400

110 M. Junius Brutus, moneyer, 54 BC. AR Denarius minted atRome. Head right of Libertas. Reverse: The consul L. Junius Bru-tus walking left between two lictors, preceded by an accensus.Cr. 433/1; Syd. 906; Junia 31. NGC graded AU: Strike 5/5; Sur-face 4/5, hairlines. Our grade is Extremely Fine, with an incon-sequential reverse edge bump.

Struck by Brutus as moneyer, later to become one of the assas-sins of Julius Caesar. Estimated Value ............................................................ $900 - 1,100

111 Q. Sicinius, moneyer, c. 49 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome.Diademed head right of Fortuna. Reverse: Caduceus and palmbranch, crossed; above, laurel wreath. Cr. 440/1; Syd. 938;Sicinia 5. Lustrous, Virtually Mint State.

Issued in commemoration of Pompey's victories. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325

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112 Cn. Nerius, moneyer, 49 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome.Head right of Saturn with harpa behind. Reverse: Legionaryeagle between two standards. Cr. 441/1; Syd. 937; Neria 1.Scarce. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200

113 Roman Republican Times. Three About EF AR Denarii:Aquillia 2, Carisia 3 and Postumia 10. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375

114 Five Roman Republican AR Denarii: Calpurnia 24, Coelia 4,Junia 8, Junia 30 and Maiania 1a. Condition averages VF+. Lotof 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $375 - 525

115 Four VF or better Republican AR Denarii. Standouts areAccoleia 1 and Calpurnia 5. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375

116 Four Roman Republican Silver Coins. Highlights are Acilia 8and Thoria 1 denarii. Condition is Very Fine to Extremely Fine.Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

Roman Imperatorial Period

117 Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. Gold Aureus (8.09 g) minted at Rome,46 BC. Veiled female head right. Reverse: Lituus, jug and ax. Cr.466/1; Syd. 1017; C. 2. NGC graded Choice VF: Strike 5/5; Sur-face 3/5. Estimated Value ......................................................... $3,500 - 4,000

VERY RARE JULIUS CAESAR PORTRAIT GOLD AUREUS

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118 Octavian and Julius Caesar. Gold Aureus (6.84 g) minted in Italy, 43 BC. Bare head right of Octavian. Reverse: Laureate head right of Caesar.Cr. 490/2; CRI 132. Striking irregularity. Very Rare. Very Fine with an excellent portrait of Julius Caesar.

In assembling a set of the "Twelve Caesars" in gold, the two most difficult to find with appealing portraits are Julius Caesar and Otho. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $30,000 - 40,000

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119 Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. AR Denarius struck at a mint movingwith Caesar, 49-48 BC. Elephant right, trampling snake. Reverse:Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, ax and apex. NGCgraded AU: Strike 5/5; Surface 5/5.

About 15 years ago, this famous coin type was readily availablein groups of ten or 100. Today, they are scarce as hens'teeth,especially so in this elevated condition. Estimated Value ............................................................... $800 - 900

120 Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. AR Denarius minted in Sicily, late 47BC. Diademed and draped bust of Venus right. Reverse: Trina-crus standing left, right foot on prow and holding triskeles. Cr.457/1. Rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,250 - 1,500

121 Julius Caesar, died 44 BC. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Struck inlate February 44 BC before Caesar's assassination; P. SepulliusMacer, moneyer. Wreathed head right of Caesar; behind, star ofeight rays. Reverse: Venus standing left, holding Victory andscepter with plain tip. Crawford 480/5a; Syd 1071a. Possessingnone of the faults which so often plague this issue. Choice VeryFine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

122 Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 44 BC.Laureate and veiled head right of Julius Caesar. Reverse: Venusstanding left, holding Victory and resting left arm on shield onglobe. Cr. 480/16; Syd. 1067; BMC 4185. NGC graded AU:Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5. Our grade is: far above the average forthis hurriedly produced issue, Extremely Fine, with originalluster remaining.

For some reason, this issue is plagued with bankers'marks; thisis a happy exception and a desirable addition to anyone's collec-tion. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,250 - 2,500


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WONDERFUL AHENOBARBUS. AR DENARIUS MINTED IN 41 BC

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123 Ahenobarbus. AR Denarius minted in 41 BC. Bearded male head right. Reverse: Prow of galley right, surmounted by trophy. Cr. 519/2; Syd.1177. Multi-colored toning; Extremely Fine.

The obverse portrait is very likely of an ancestor of this commander of a fleet and pirate. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $5,000 - 6,000

REMARKABLE MARC ANTONY AND LUCIUS ANTONY AR DENARIUS

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124 Marc Antony and Lucius Antony. AR Denarius minted at Ephesus, summer 41 BC. Bare head right of Marc Antony. Reverse: Bare head rightof Lucius Antony. Cr. 517/5a. Beautifully toned and Very rare. Extremely Fine.

The denarii portraying Lucius Antonius, the youngest brother of Marc Antony, are seldom seen. Lucius was consul of Rome and allied him-self to Marc Antony, and later pardoned by Octavian. This is a remarkable specimen. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $6,000 - 7,000

125 Roman Imperatorial Period. Marc Antony, died 30 BC. ARDenarius, struck 36 BC. Bare head right of Marc Antony.Reverse: Armenian tiara. Syd 1205; Craw. 539/1. Very rare, withan excellent portrait. Well centered on a large flan; ChoiceVery Fine/ Very Fine.

Comemmorates Antony's travel to Armenia in 36 BC. Interest-ingly, on this particular die the "A" of "Antonius" is completelymissing, apparently, a celator's oversight. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

126 Marc Antony, d. 30 BC. AR Denarius minted at Gallia Trans-alpina and Cisalpina, 43 BC. Head right of Marc Antony;behind, lituus. Reverse: Laureate head right of Julius Caesar;behind, jug. Cr. 488/1; Syd 1165. Somewhat granular, mainlyon the obverse. Nicely centered; Choice Very Fine.

The unusual style of these portraits is due to the mint place, aswell as to the haste of minting coinage at the beginning of theTriumvirate in the autumn of 43 BC, when this coin was struck.The portrayals on this example are excellent for issue, especiallythat of Julius Caesar. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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Roman Imperial Coinage

127 Augustus, 27 BC - AD 14. Gold Aureus (7.85 g) minted at Lug-dunum. Laureate head right of Augustus. Reverse: Gaius andLucius Caesars resting hands upon shields; above, spears, sim-pulum and lituus. RIC 206; BMC 515. An old scratch and a fewscuffs in obverse fields and on edge. Attractive portrait; ChoiceVery Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200

Ex Malter 2 VI 93 auction, lot 140.

128 Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius struck at Lugdunum,15-13 BC. Bare head right of Augustus. Reverse: Bull buttingright. RIC 167a; BMC 451. Lovely portrait, well centered on alarge flan; Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

129 Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius struck at an uncertainmint. Young head right of Augustus within oak wreath.Reverse: Candelabrum within wreath. RIC 540. Rare. ChoiceVery Fine.

The obverse portrait has been variously identified with Caius orLucius Caesars, or Augustus himself. Caius and Lucius werethe sons of Agrippa and Julia, daughter of Augustus. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,500 - 3,000

130 Augustus and Agrippa. AE As minted at Nemausus, c. AD 10-14. Addorsed heads of Agrippa and Augustus. Reverse: Croco-dile chained to palm. Cf. RPC 526. Nearly Extremely Fine witha particularly handsome portrait of Augustus.

Nemausus is today's Nîmes in France. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,250

131 Tiberius, AD 14-37. AR Denarius minted at Lugdunum. Lau-reate head right of Tiberius. Reverse: Female (Livia?) seatedright, holding scepter and branch. RIC 30; BMC 48. Nicelytoned; About Extremely Fine.

The "tribute penny" of biblical fame. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


132 Caligula, AD 37-41. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 37-38.Laureate head left of Caligula. Reverse: Legend in four lines, allwithin oak wreath. RIC 37 [as Rare]; BMC 38. Old tooling onboth sides. About Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

133 Nero Claudius Drusus, d. 9 BC. Gold Aureus (7.71 g) mintedat Rome by his son, Claudius, AD 41-45. Laureate head left ofNero Claudius Drusus. Reverse: DE above and GERM on archi-trave of triumphal arch. RIC 69 [as Rare]; BMC 95. Obversemarks, especially noticeable at nine o'clock at edge, and bumpat one o'clock. Very Fine with an excellent portrait.

Commemorates Nero Claudius Drusus'campaigns in Germany. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

134 Claudius, AD 41-54. AR Denarius struck at Rome, AD 46-47.Laureate head right of Claudius. Reverse: Constantia seated lefton curule chair. RIC 32; BMC 31. Dark and moderately porous.Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


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135 Claudius, AD 41-54. AR Cistophorus minted at Ephesus c. AD50-51. Conjoined busts left of Claudius and Agrippina Junior.Reverse: Diana of Ephesus facing. RIC 119 var. (in obverseinscription). Attractive portraits for this evenly worn coin. Fine/ Very Good.

Equal to three denarii, these cistophori were struck at a fewmints in Asia. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

LOVELY NERO, AD 54-68 GOLD AUREUS

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136 Nero, AD 54-68. Gold Aureus (7.30 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 64-65. Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Jupiter seated left on throne, hold-ing thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 52; BMC 67. Nearly Extremely Fine.

Because of its beautiful and deep reddish toning, attribution to the Bosco Reale hoard of 1895 is probable. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 14,000

Ex Bosco Reale hoard.

HIGH GRADE NERO, AD 54-68. GOLD AUREUS

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137 Nero, AD 54-68. Gold Aureus (7.33 g) minted at Rome, AD 64-68. Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Jupiter seated left on throne, holdingthunderbolt and scepter. RIC 52; BMC 67. NGC graded AU: Strike 4/5; Surface 2/5. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $6,000 - 7,000

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138 Nero, AD 54-68. Gold Aureus (6.95 g) minted at Rome, c. AD66-67. Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Jupiter seated lefton throne, holding thunderbolt and long scepter. RIC 63; BMC77. Two small areas of smoothing at edge. Very Fine / ChoiceVery Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500


139 Nero, AD 54-68. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. AD 65-66.Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Salus seated left on throne,holding patera. RIC 60; BMC 90. Bold, high relief portrait;Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

This coin was exhibited at the ANA Museum, 2006-2007.

140 Nero, AD 54-68. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 64-68. Lau-reate head right of Nero. Reverse: Jupiter seated left on throne,holding thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 53; BMC 74. NGC gradedChoice VF: Strike 5/5; Surface 2/5. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

141 Nero, AD 54-68. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. AD 65-66.Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Salus seated left on throne,holding patera. RIC 60; BMC 90. Choice Very Fine.

An excellent, fat-jowled portrait of this emperor/musician. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

142 Nero, AD 54-68. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, c. AD 64. Lau-reate bust right of Nero, wearing aegis. Reverse: Triumphal archwith facing quadriga atop. RIC 147; BMC 187. Glossy Lightbrown. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

143 Nero, AD 54-68. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, c. AD 64. Lau-reate head left of Nero. Reverse: Triumphal arch with quadrigaatop. RIC 144; BMC 184. NGC graded XF: Strike 4/5; Surface 2/5, obv cuts. (DAMNATIO MEMORIAE?). Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,250 - 1,500

144 Nero, AD 54-68. AE Sestertius minted at Lugdunum, c. AD 65.Laureate head left of Nero with globe at truncation. Reverse:Nero and soldier, each on horseback, prancing right. RIC 397.Signs of old tooling. Dark patination; Sharpness of ChoiceVery Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,300


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145 Nero, AD 54-68. AE Sestertius minted at Lugdunum, c. AD 65.Laureate head right of Nero, globe at truncation. Reverse: Tri-umphal arch with quadriga atop. RIC 392. Choice Very Finewith excellent reverse detail. Estimated Value ............................................................ $900 - 1,250

146 Nero, AD 54-68. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, c. AD 65. Lau-reate head right of Nero. Reverse: Roma seated left on cuirassand shields. RIC 273; BMC 173. Blotchy green patina overbrown. Unusually sharp strike; Very Fine with very fine chipas made. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

147 Nero, AD 54-68. AE Sestertius minted at Lugdunum, c. AD 65.Laureate head left of Nero, globe at truncation. Reverse: Romaseated left, holding Victory. RIC 443. NGC graded Choice VF:Strike 5/5; Surface 2/5, smoothing. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 800

148 Nero, AD 54-68. Brass Contorniate (27.91 g) struck at Constan-tinople, AD 360-425. Laureate head right of Nero; behind head,incuse. Reverse: Bacchus reclining left in car drawn by panthers;in front of Bacchus, aulos player. Alfõldi 130. Rare. Very Fine.

While most contorniates, or gaming or good luck tokens, arefashioned from bronze, this one is of orichalcum (brass), and isquite unusual. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

149 Galba, AD 68-69. AR Denarius struck at Rome, c. July AD 68-January AD 69. Laureate head right of Galba. Reverse: Liviastanding left, holding patera and vertical scepter. RIC 186; BMC8. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

150 Galba, AD 68-69. AE As minted at Rome. Laureate head rightof Galba. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding branch and cadu-ceus. RIC 281 [as dupondius]; C. 151. NGC graded Choice VF:Strike 5/5; Surface 2/5, smoothing. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600

151 Vitellius, AD 69. AR Denarius minted at Rome c. late April-20December AD 69. Bare head right of Vitellius. Reverse: Tripod-lebes with dolphin lying right on top and raven standing rightbelow. RIC 70; BMC 3. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

CNG 53 (15 III 2000), lot 1482.

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EXTREMELY RARE VITELLIUS AND LUCIUS VITELLIUS GOLD AUREUS

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152 Lucius Vitellius, d. AD 52. Gold Aureus (7.07 g) minted at Rome by his son, the emperor Aulus Vitellius, AD 69. Laureate head right of theemperor Vitellius. Reverse: Laureate and draped bust right of L. Vitellius with eagle-tipped scepter. RIC 98 [as R2]. Two inconsequential oldscratches on obverse at four o'clock. Very Fine.

The emperor's illustrious father, here honored on this very rare aureus, was the acting emperor during Claudius'military campaign in Britain. Estimated Value ................................................................................................................................................................................................ $8,000 - 10,000


153 Vespasian, AD 69-79. Gold Aureus (7.22 g) minted at Rome,AD 73. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Pax standingto left, holding caduceus over altar, and branch. RIC 512.Obverse die filling at A of CAES. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200

154 Vespasian, AD 69-79. AR Denarius minted at Rome, late AD69-early AD 70. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse:Mourning personification of Judaea seated right on ground; toleft, trophy; in exergue, IVDAEA. RIC 2; BMC 35. High-reliefportrait; About Extremely Fine.

This historically important type is most always seen in lowgrades. The present coin is a lovely example, with no faults andvery little wear, suitable for a discerning collector. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

155 Vespasian, AD 69-79. AR Denarius minted in Asia (perhapsAntioch), in AD 72-73. Laureate head right of Vespasian.Reverse: Mourning woman (Judaea personified) seated rightunder palm tree; behind, Titus (or Vespasian) standing right inmilitary dress, holding spear and parazonium. RIC 1558; RPC1930. Usual porosity. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 700

156 Titus, AD 79-81. AR Denarius struck at Rome, AD 79-80. Lau-reate head right of Titus. Reverse: Bonus Eventus standing left,holding patera and corn ears. RIC 89. Nicely toned and NearlyExtremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

157 Julia Titi, daughter of Titus, AD 79-81. AR Denarius minted atRome, AD 79-80. Diademed and draped bust right of Julia.Reverse: Venus standing right, leaning on column, holding hel-met and scepter. RIC 55b [as Rare]; C. 13. An attractive exampleof this rare coin; Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


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158 Domitian, AD 81-96. Gold Aureus (7.71 g) minted at Rome,AD 83. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Minervaadvancing right, holding short spear and shield. RIC 161. Edgemarks at three to four o'clock (mounted?). Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,250

159 Domitian, AD 81-96. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 88-89.Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Minerva advancingright, holding spear and shield. RIC 667. Lustrous; SuperbExtremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

160 Domitian, AD 81-96. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 89.Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Minerva standingright, holding spear and shield; owl at feet. RIC 686, lightlycleaned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

161 Domitian, AD 81-96. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 85.Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Captive seated left,personification of Germania standing to right with trophy inbetween. RIC 274. NGC graded Choice VF: Strike 5/5; Surface2/5, smoothing. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

162 Domitian, AD 81-96. AR Cistophorus minted in Asia (mostlikely at Ephesus) in AD 82. Laureate head right of Domitian.Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards. RIC 226; RPC865. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700

163 Trajan, AD 98-117. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 105-107.Laureate bust right of Trajan. Reverse: Single-span bridge withtower at each end and boat beneath (the "Danube Bridge"). RIC569. Very rare. Attractive green patina. Very Fine to ExtremelyFine; wonderful reverse.. Estimated Value ......................................................... $3,500 - 4,000

164 Trajan, AD 98-117. Orichalcum Dupondius minted at Rome,AD 103-111. Radiate bust of Trajan. Reverse: Victory standingright, fastening a shield inscribed "VIC DAC" to a palm tree.RIC 531; C. 456. Extremely Fine.

This coin commemorates a victory over the Dacians, the mostimportant military campaign of the reign. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700

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FANTASTIC HADRIAN, 117-138 AD. GOLD AUREUS MINTED AT ROME, AD 128

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165 Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus (6.92g) minted at Rome, AD 128. Bare head right of Hadrian. Reverse: Hadrian on horseback right, rais-ing right hand. RIC 348a; Calicó 1219. Elegant portrait style, struck in very high relief. Lustrous, superb; Virtually Mint State.

Possessing a most impressive and highly detailed portrait of Hadrian, this remarkable aureus was minted late in AD 128, when the emperorreturned to Rome after visiting Africa as part of his provincial travels. During 12 of his reigning years, Hadrian ruled from Rome for no morethan two or three years! At the close of AD 128, Hadrian and his entourage were again abroad, this time, visiting Athens. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $15,000 - 20,000

166 Hadrian, AD 117-138. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 134-138. Bare headed and draped bust right of Hadrian. Reverse:Hadrian clasping hand of Fortuna, who stands left, holding cor-nucopiae which rests on rudder. RIC 761 [as Scarce]; C. 790.Lightly tooled, with artistic portrait. Dark, even patina; NearlyExtremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700

167 Hadrian, AD 117-138. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 119-122. Laureate bust right of Hadrian. Reverse: Hadrian standing,looking left towards eagle flying right; emperor raises righthand to receive scepter and holds a roll. RIC 589(b) [as Scarce].Even green patina; Choice Very Fine.

The reverse figure closely resembles Antoninus Pius. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 450

168 Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Hemidrachm (1.25 g) minted at Cae-sarea in Cappadocia. Laureate bust right of Hadrian. Reverse:Nike flying right, holding wreath and palm. Sydenham (Cae-sarea) 260; Metcalf 87 v. Nearly Extremely Fine, from well-exe-cuted dies. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

169 Sabina, wife of Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted atRome, AD 132. Diademed and draped bust right of Sabina.Reverse: Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornuco-piae. RIC (Hadrian) 390; C. 3. Virtually Mint State withremarkable detail, and struck from fresh dies. Estimated Value ............................................................... $750 - 900

170 Sabina, wife of Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted atRome. Draped bust right of Sabina. Reverse: Concordia seatedleft, holding patera and scepter. RIC 399(a); C. 25. Lustrous;Extremely Fine.

High grade denarii of Sabina are difficult to find in today's mar-ketplace; this is a beauty! Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 600


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EXQUISITE ANTONINUS PIUS, AD 138-161. GOLD AUREUS

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171 Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.19 g) minted at Rome, AD 150-151. Laureate head right of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Ceresstanding right, holding corn ears; Proserpina standing front, head to left, holding pomegranate. RIC 199(c). Extremely Fine.

This rare reverse type with Proserpina refers to the gladness of Rome, and is infrequently seen on her coinage. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $12,500 - 15,000

172 Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.17 g) minted atRome, AD 153-154. Bare-headed, cuirassed and draped bustright of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Emperor standing left, holdingglobe. RIC 233. Boldly struck in high relief and lustrous;Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $3,000 - 4,000

173 Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. GoldAureus (6.98 g) struck at Rome after AD 147. Draped bust rightof Faustina Senior. Reverse: AETERNITAS. Fortuna standingleft, holding patera and rudder. RIC 349a; C. 24. ExtremelyFine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

174 Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. AE Sestertius minted at Romeas Caesar, AD 152-153. Bareheaded, draped bust right of Mar-cus Aurelius. Reverse: Minerva seated right, holding spear seton shield. RIC 1309(b); C. 654. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 350

175 Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. GoldAureus (7.32 g) minted at Rome. Draped bust right of FaustinaJunior. Reverse: Venus standing to left, holding apple and scep-ter. RIC 513(c); C. 244. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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STUNNING LUCIUS VERUS, AD 161-169. GOLD AUREUS

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176 Lucius Verus, AD 161-169. Gold Aureus (7.33 g) minted at Rome, AD 162-163. Bare head right of Lucius Verus, wearing cuirass and drap-ery. Reverse: Salus standing left, feeding snake twined around altar. RIC 496. Lustrous; Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $15,000 - 17,500

EXTREMELY RARE COMMODUS, AD 177-192. AE MEDALLION (41.27 G; 38 MM)STRUCK AT ROME, AD 185

177 Commodus, AD 177-192. AE Medallion (41.27 g; 38 mm) struck at Rome, AD 185. Laureate and draped bust right of Commodus. Reverse:Jupiter enthroned between the Dioscuri. Gnecchi II, 74. Very rare

The reverse depicts Jupiter and his two sons Castor and Pollus, savior gods who protected mariners at sea and soldeirs on the battlefield.Nearly Extremely Fine to Extremely Fine.

Vestiges of probable silvering in ancient times visible mainly on obverse in fields and shoulder. This reverse design was later transformedinto the enthroned emperor flanked by two figures types used on the gold medallions of the Constantinian family (see Toynbee, ANS NSplates 5 and 6). Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 13,000

178 Pertinax, AD 193. AR Denarius struck at Rome. Laureate headright of Pertinax. Reverse: Janus standing front, holding scepter.RIC 3 [R3]; C. 17. A bit off center. Choice Very Fine.

There are few coin types used by Pertinax, stemming from hisshort reign of 1 January to 28 March, at which time he was mur-dered by the praetorians. This denarius could have been part ofthe 150 denarii given to each of the citizens of Rome upon hiselevation. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 650

179 Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. AR Denarius minted at Romec. AD 211. Bare head of Septimius Severus. Reverse: Throne withwreath. RIC (Caracalla) 191E [as Scarce]; C. 87. AboutExtremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 275

CNG 47 (16 IX 98), lot 1791.


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180 Caracalla, AD 198-217. Billon Tetradrachm (11.07 g) minted atBeroea, AD 215-217. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust rightof Caracalla. Reverse: Eagle standing facing, head to left holdingwreath; at bottom, winged animal facing and "B E". Prieur 884.Lustrous; Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 275

181 Caracalla, AD 198-217. Billon Tetradrachm (13.70 g) minted atAntioch, AD 215-217. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bustright of Caracalla. Reverse: Eagle standing facing, head to rightholding wreath; at bottom, cornucopiae and star. Cf. Prieur 241.Lustrous; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

182 Geta, AD 209-212. AR Denarius struck at Rome as Caesar, AD200-202. Draped bust right of Geta. Reverse: Bust of SeptimiusSeverus and Caracalla facing each other. RIC 5 [R3]. Flan crackvisible on both sides, nearly 1/3 diameter of coin. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 350

183 Diadumenian, AD 218. AR Denarius struck at Rome as Caesarin AD 217-218. Bareheaded and draped bust right of Diadu-menian. Reverse: Spes advancing left. RIC 116; C. 21. Underly-ing luster; Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 300

184 Diadumenian, AD 218. AR Denarius minted at Rome as Cae-sar in AD 218. Bareheaded and draped bust right of Diadumen-ian. Reverse: Spes advancing left. RIC 116 (Macrinus); C. 21.Lightly toned Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300

185 Julia Paula, wife of Elagabalus, AD 218-222. AR Denariusminted at Rome. Draped bust right of Julia Paula. Reverse:Venus seated left, holding globe and scepter. RIC 222 [asScarce]; C. 21. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250


SUPERB SEVERUS ALEXANDER, AD 222-235. GOLD AUREUS

186 Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Gold Aureus (6.05 g)minted at Rome, AD 228. Laureate, cuirassed and drapedbust right of Severus Alexander. Reverse: Mars advancingright, carrying spear and trophy. RIC 71; C. 331. Lustrous;Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value .................................................. $3,000 - 3,500

LUSTROUS SEVERUS ALEXANDER, AD 222-235. GOLD AUREUS

187 Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Gold Aureus (6.26 g)minted at Rome, AD 230. Laureate bust right of SeverusAlexander. Reverse: Romulus walking right, carrying spearand military trophy. RIC 103 [Rare]. Lustrous and welldetailed; Nearly Mint State.

At this time in the Roman Empire the gold aureus wasequivalent to 25 silver denarii or 100 orichalcum sestertii. Estimated Value .................................................. $3,000 - 3,500

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188 Maximinus I, AD 235-238. AE Sestertius minted at Rome. Lau-reate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Maximinus I. Reverse:Salus seated left feeding snake arising from altar. RIC 85; C. 92.Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

189 Gordian II Africanus, AD 238. AR Denarius, Rome mint.. Lau-reate, cuirassed and draped but right of Gordian II. Reverse:Providentia standing left, holding rod and cornucopiae, leaningon column; globe at feet. RIC 1; BMC 19. Rare. Large round flan,possessing a gem of a portrait. Extremely Fine.

The recent marketplace has shown a small number of mint statedenarii of this ruler and his father, Gordian I, which wouldprobably indicate a treasury or mint hoard having been recentlyfound. None of this handful of coins shows wear, although thequality of striking and large flan of this particular specimen arenoteworthy. The reign of the first two Gordians lasted only 21days during the early part of AD 238. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

190 Balbinus, AD 238. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Laureate,cuirassed and draped bust right. Reverse: Providentia standingleft, globe at feet. RIC 7; BMC 33. Slightly porous. Struck on alarge flan; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300

191 Balbinus, AD 238. AR Antoninianus minted in Rome. Radiateand draped bust right of Balbinus. Reverse: Clasped hands. RIC10 var.; C. 3 var. Choice Very Fine.

The variety here is really the engraver's forgetfulness of thefinal "G" on the reverse legend. "AVGG" represents the co-emperorship of Balbinus and Pupienus. There are quite a num-ber of errors being made in the legends and types of this issue,which was obviously a hurried one, since their reigns lastedonly about 98 days. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300

192 Philip I, AD 244-249. AE Sestertius minted at Rome. Laureate,cuirassed and draped bust right of Philip I. Reverse: Victoryadvancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC 191; C. 228.Glossy dark green patina on a full flan; Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

193 Philip I, AD 244-249. AE Sestertius minted at Rome. Laureate,cuirassed and draped bust right of Philip I. Reverse: Annonastanding left with modius at feet. RIC 168d [as Scarce]; C. 29.Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250


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VERY RARE PACATIAN, C. AD 248. ARANTONINIANUS

194 Pacatian, c. AD 248. AR Antoninianus minted at Vimina-cium. Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Pacatian.Reverse: Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornuco-piae. RIC 4; C. 5. Very rare. Usual roughness of flan, withan excellent portrait. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,800 - 2,500

ATTRACTIVE AURELIAN, AD 270-275.GOLD AUREUS

195 Aurelian, AD 270-275. Gold Aureus (4.00 g) minted atLugdunum. Laureate and cuirassed bust right of Aurelian.Reverse: Mars advancing right holding spear and carryingmilitary trophy. Cf. RIC 1; C. 262. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .................................................. $2,500 - 3,000

SUPERB CARUS, 282-283 AD. GOLD AUREUS

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196 Carus, AD 282-283. Gold Aureus (4.57g) minted at Siscia, AD 283. Laureate bust right of Carus. Reverse: Roma seated left on shield, holdingwreath and scepter. RIC 94 [as R2]; C. 73. Intensely lustrous, superb and Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,500

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FABULOUS NUMERIAN, 283-284 AD. GOLD AUREUS

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197 Numerian, AD 283-284. Gold Aureus (4.39g) minted at Siscia, AD 283-284. Laureate bust of Numerian facing right. Reverse: Abundantiastanding left, emptying cornucopia. RIC V, part II, 451 [as R2]; C. 2. Well struck and perfectly centered. Lustrous, superb Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $15,000 - 20,000

IMPRESSIVE DIOCLETIAN, 284-305 AD. GOLD AUREUS

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198 Diocletian, AD 284-305. Gold Aureus (5.39g) minted AD 284-292 at Antioch, as Caesar. Laureate bust right of Diocletian. Reverse: The ThreeFates standing, facing, holding hands. RIC V, part II, 314 [as R3]; C. 56. Very rare. A needle sharp strike and quite impressive. Lustrous andsuperb; Virtually Mint State.

This very rare reverse depicts a personification of the Moirae (or, the Parcae). This translates to "the fates", implying the deity who distributesto every man his share. There is much diversity in the number and names of the fates, as well as mythological background. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $8,000 - 9,000

199 Diocletian, AD 284-305. AR Argenteus minted at Ticinum c.AD 295. Laureate bust right of Diocletian. Reverse: The fourprinces sacrificing over tripod before gate in six-turreted enclo-sure. RIC VI, p. 282, 18a. Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

200 Diocletian, AD 284-305. AR Argenteus minted at Serdica, AD303-305. Laureate head right of Diocletian. Reverse: Camp-gatesurmounted by three turrets. RIC 1a. Virtually Mint State andlustrous.

These argentei, equaling one-twenty-fourth of a gold aureus ofthe period, are from a rather recent find, not the Sisak hoard.This new find has given us some beautiful mint state gems ofthis scarce denomination. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


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OUTSTASNDING MAXIMIANUS, 286-305 AD. GOLD AUREUS

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201 Maximianus, AD 286-305. Gold Aureus (5.27g) minted at Rome, AD 287. Laureate bust of Maximianus facing right. Reverse: Hercules stand-ing right, strangling the Nemean lion. RIC V, part II, 499 [as R2]; Depeyrot 4A/3. Well struck on a full flan. Lustrous and superb; VirtuallyMint State. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $6,000 - 8,000

202 Maximianus, AD 286-305 (first reign). AR Argenteus mintedat Serdica c. AD 303-305. Laureate bust right of Maximianus.Reverse: Camp-gate with three turrets. RIC 1b. Reverse grazed at8 o'clock at edge. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

203 Maximianus, AD 286-305 (First Reign). AR Argenteus mintedat Nicomedia, c. AD 295. Laureate head right of Maximianus.Reverse: Camp-gate surmounted by four turrets. RIC 25b; C. 553.Commemorates the victories over Sarmatia. Some underlyingluster; Superb Extremely Fine.

Commemorates the victories in Sarmatia. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 600

MARVELOUS CONSTANTIUS I, AD 305-306. GOLD AUREUS

204 Constantius I, AD 305-306. Gold Aureus (5.25 g) minted atTrier as Caesar, c. AD 295-305. Laureate head right of Con-stantius I. Reverse: Mars advancing right, holding spear andshield. RIC 64 [as R3]; C. 168. Well struck and centered,with light reddish toning, especially on the reverse.Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .................................................. $4,000 - 5,000

205 Constantius I, AD 305-306. AR Argenteus minted at Ticinumas Caesar, c. AD 295. Laureate bust right of Constantius I.Reverse: The four princes sacrificing over tripod before gate ineight-turreted enclosure. Cf. RIC 19a. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 400

206 Constantius I, AD 305-306. AR Argenteus minted at Serdica c.AD 305-306. Laureate bust right of Constantius I. Reverse:Camp-gate with three turrets. RIC 11a. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

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207 Maximinus II, AD 309-313. Silvered AE Follis minted at Hera-clea, c. AD 296-297. Laureate head right of Maximinus II.Reverse: Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.RIC 18b. Plus an antoninianus of Maximianus. Lot of 2 coins.Both are Extremely Fine with 70% silvering remaining. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200

208 Constantius II, AD 337-361. Gold Solidus (4.47 g) minted atThessalonica, AD 350-355. Diademed, cuirassed and drapedbust right of Constantius II. Reverse: Roma and Constantinopo-lis enthroned, holding inscribed wreath between them; Romaholds spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holds scepter in lefthand and rests right foot on a prow. Cf. RIC 153; C. 122. SuperbExtremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

209 Constantius II, AD 337-361. AR Heavy Miliarense (5.16 g)minted at Thessalonica, AD 351-354. Diademed head right ofConstantius II. Reverse: Three standards. RIC 158 [as R4]. Nicelytoned; Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

210 Constantius II, AD 337-361. AR Heavy Siliqua minted at Con-stantinople, AD 351-355. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bustright of Constantius II. Reverse: Legend within wreath. RIC 104;C. 342. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300

211 Constantius II, AD 337-361. AR Light Miliarense (4.62 g)minted at Trier, AD 337-340. Laureate, cuirassed and drapedbust right of Constantius II. Reverse: Four standards. RIC 22 [asR3]. Somewhat discolored. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


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MAGNENTIUS, AD 350-353. GOLD AUREUS (4.48 G) MINTED AT TRIER

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212 Magnentius, AD 350-353. Gold Aureus (4.48 g) minted at Trier. Bareheaded, cuirassed and draped bust right of Magnentius. Reverse: Victoryand Libertas supporting trophy between them. Lustrous Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $7,500 - 8,500

MAGNENTIUS, AD 350-353. GOLD SOLIDUS (4.53 G) MINTED AT TRIER

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213 Magnentius, AD 350-353. Gold Solidus (4.53 g) minted at Trier. Bareheaded, cuirassed and draped bust right of Magnentius. Reverse: Vic-tory and Libertas standing facing each other, supporting trophy between them. RIC 251. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $4,000 - 5,000

214 Valens, AD 364-378. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Nicome-dia, AD 367-375. Diademed and draped bust left of Valens,wearing imperial mantle, holding mappa and short scepter.Reverse: Two emperors enthroned facing. RIC 16(b) [as R2]; C.86. Somewhat over-cleaned; a few scrapes at edges. Rare bustleft type. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800

215 Valens, AD 364-378. Gold Solidus (4.36 g) minted at Antioch,AD 364-367. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right ofValens. Reverse: Emperor standing, holding labarum decoratedwith Christogram, and Victory on globe. RIC 2(d); C. 32. Somegrazing and moderate scratching both on the face of theemperor and in the left reverse field. Sharpness of ExtremelyFine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

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Ancient Roman Coinage/The Ostrogoths/Large Lots of Roman CoinsSession One - Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:00am

216 Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.4 g) minted atConstantinopolis in AD 424-5. Helmeted, pearl-diademed andcuirassed bust right of Theodosius II, holding spear and shield.Reverse: Theodosius enthroned and Valentinian standing facing,both in consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre;above and between them, a star. RIC 234. Well struck on a nicewide flan and perfectly centered. Some minor hairline scratchesin the right obverse field. Scarce type. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600

217 Anonymous, time of Theodosius II. AR Half Siliqua (1.08g), c.430, Constantinople. Helmeted bust of Roma r. Rev. Large R.Cf. BMC (Byzantine) p. 71, Class III; Sabatier, pl. XII, 9. Goodvery fine and toned, small striking-crack.

Coins of this series had originally been introduced by Constan-tine at the time of the dedication in 330 of his new eastern capi-tal of Constantinople. Some bore the letter "K" on reverse (=Constantinopolis) while others had "P" or "R" (= Roma). Theycome in a variety of styles indicating that these types wereissued sporadically over a long period of time and it seemslikely that the centennial of the original event in 430 and thebicentennial in 530 would have been appropriate occasions. Thestyle of the present specimen would indicate that it belongs tothe first 'revival'during the reign of Theodosius II. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

CNG 73 (2006), lot 1034, The Christov Family Collection.

218 Leo I, AD 457-476. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constanti-nople, c. AD 471. Diademed and mantled bust left of Leo I,holding mappa and long cross. Reverse: Leo seated facing, hold-ing mappa and cross; in left field, eight-pointed star. RIC 629 [asR4]. Rare bust left type. Extremely Fine / Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900

219 Leo I, AD 457-474. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Constanti-nople, c. AD 468-473. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing ofLeo, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory standing to left,holding long cross; in right field, star. RIC 630 [as Scarce]. Wenote a scratch in the left obverse field, otherwise. NearlyExtremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


220 Leo I 457-474. Gold Tremissis (1.47g), Constantinople. Diad.bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advancing,head. l., holding wreath and gl. cr., star in r. field. RIC 611.MIRB 7. Good very fine, a few minor blemishes. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150

The Christov Family Collection.

The Ostrogoths

221 Ostrogoths in Italy, Athalaric, c. AD 526-534. Gold Solidus(4.29 g) minted at Ravenna, c. AD 529-530. Helmeted and cui-rassed bust of Athalaric facing three-quarters to right, with thename Justinian. Reverse: Victory standing left; in left field, star;in exergue, COMOB. Metlich 36. Rare. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,500 - 3,000

Large Lots of Roman Coins

222 Trio comprised of an AR Drachm of Demetrios I, a Hemi-drachm of Kios and a Silvered Antoninianus of Probus. Con-dition is EF or nearly so. Lot of 3 coins. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

223 Group of 5 Roman Denarii. Consists of: Domitian, Caracalla(both youthful and cruel portrait styles), Gordian III, Maximi-nus. Coins range from VG to VF. Each packaged and describedwith certificate of authenticity by Blanchard. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150

224 Four AR Denarii: Two Portraying Vespasian with Two ofDomitian. Condition ranges from VF to EF. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550

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225 An Attractive Denarius Grouping:. Divus Vespasian (RIC 62,Nearly EF); Domitian (RIC 168, EF); Nerva (RIC 19, EF), plus adirhem of Saladin with Al-Mustadi (Hamah mint, VF). Lot of 4coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450

226 Three AR Denarii of Vespasian:. RIC 43 (About EF), RIC 72(EF) and RIC 90 (About EF). Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

227 Three Attractive AR Denarii of Titus, Trajan and Hadrian.Condition is EF or thereabouts. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450

228 An Excellent Run of Six Silver Denarii with all Different Por-trayals:. Domitian (About EF), Trajan (EF, reverse off center),Faustina Senior (EF, lustrous), Macrinus (VF, a little porous),Julia Soaemias (Choice VF) and Maximinus I (About EF). Lotof 6 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550

229 Grouping of Five Aes of the East. Highlights are an AE 20 ofAgripp II and an architectural AE 27.5. Condition averagesFine. Lot of 5 coins. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 300

230 Two Handsome Silver Denarii:. Nerva (RIC 16) and Trajan(RIC 252; minor flaws). Condition is EF. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550

231 Four About EF Silver Coins:. Nerva denarius, Trajan denarius(reverse flan lamination), Clodius Albinus denarius (porousand over-cleaned) and a Caracalla antoninianus. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

232 Three Attractive EF AR Denarii of Trajan. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

233 Five Silver Coins Averaging VF Condition:. Trajan cistopho-rus, Aelius denarius, Antoninus Pius denarii (2) and a Macri-nus denarius. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

234 A Nice Run of AR Denarii Minted by Trajan (2) and Hadrian(2). About Extremely Fine or Extremely Fine. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375

235 Five Silver Denarii:. Hadrian (3, no "travel" coins), AntoninusPius and Faustina Senior. Grades range from VF withscratches to EF. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

236 Trio of AR Denarii: Hadrian (1), Antoninus Pius (2). Condi-tion averages About Extremely Fine. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 275

237 Three AR Denarii in EF or Nearly So Condition: Hadrian (2),Antoninus Pius (1). Excellent portraits. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 275

238 Two About EF AR Denarii:. Aelius (ragged flan) and LuciusVerus. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $325 - 425

239 An Excellent Run of EF AR Denarii of the AD 2nd Century:.Antoninus Pius, Faustina Senior, Marcus Aurelius (2) andFaustina Junior. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $475 - 575

240 Six Silver Coins, mainly Denarii:. Antoninus Pius, FaustinaSenior, Commodus, Macrinus (antoninianus), Plautilla andGeta. Condition is VF to EF. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550

241 A Collection of Empresses as Portrayed on Silver Denarii:.Faustina Senior, Faustina Junior (3) and Plautilla. Condition isAbout EF or better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450

242 Four AR Denarii of Marcus Aurelius plus One of LuciusVerus. Condition is About EF or better. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

243 Six Silver Denarii Depicting Women:. Lucilla, Crispina, JuliaDomna (2 pieces), Plautilla and Julia Mamaea. Condition aver-ages About EF with a few faults. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

244 Four About EF or better Silver Denarii:. Marcus Aurelius (RIC373, 446) and Lucius Verus (RIC 590, 596a). Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450

245 Five Silver Coins of Imperial Times:. Marcus Aurelius(didrachm of Cappadocia), along with issues of Elagabalus(one antoninianus plus two denarii) and a denarius of SeverusAlexander. Condition averages Choice VF. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375

246 An EF or thereabouts lot of Silver Denarii Comprised of Com-modus, Septimius Severus, Caracalla (4), Geta and Elagaba-lus. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 600

247 Five EF or Thereabouts Silver Denarii:. Septimius Severus,Julia Domna, Caracalla, Geta and Macrinus. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550

248 Six Imperial EF Silver Denarii:. Septimius Severus (2), JuliaDomna, Geta, Julia Mamaea and Maximinus I. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

249 Four Silver Coins:. Septimius Severus, Julia Domna (denar-ius) and Caracalla (antoninianus and denarius. Condition hov-ers around About EF. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

250 Five Silver Denarii Averaging EF: Elagabalus, Julia Paula,Julia Maesa, Macrinus and Severus Alexander. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $550 - 750

251 Four AR Denarii: Julia Paula (1) and Julia Maesa (3). Condi-tion is About EF or better. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $325 - 475

252 Co-emperorship Pair of AD 238: Balbinus AR Denarius(About EF) and a Pupienus AR Antoninianus (VF). Lot of 2coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450

253 Two Aes of Large Module. Duo comprised of sestertius ofMaximinus I (VF, old scratch on cheek), and Julian II (AboutEF). Lot of 2 coins. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

254 Three Choice VF to About EF AR Denarii of Vespasian.Reverse types are all different. Two are a bit over-cleaned. Lotof 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300

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255 Two Choice VF Denarii Portraying Titus. Both are differenttypes (RIC 11, RIC 21a) commemorating the cessation of theJewish War. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $375 - 450

256 Six Silver Denarii of Severus Alexander. Displaying many dif-ferent types, condition averages very Nearly EF with a fewbeing lustrous, Virtually Mint State. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550

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257 Anastasius I, 491-518. Gold Solidus (4.46g), Constantinople,3rd officina. Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r.,holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory stg.l., holding long voided cross, star to r., CONOB in ex. DOC 3c =Tolstoi 71; MIB 4a; Sear 3. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................ $800 - 1,000


VERY RARE ANASTASIUS I, 491-518. ARMILIARENSE

258 Byzantine Empire. Anastasius I, 491-518. (3.87g), Thessa-lonica. DOC -; MIB NN18; Sear -. Fine/ reverse very fineand very rare, grainy surfaces and hairline strikingcracks, edge filing. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,000 - 1,250


259 Anastasius I, 491-518. follis or 40 nummi (8.55g), Constantino-ple, 498-507. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large M, cross above, cross in ex.DOC 16; MIB 22; Sear 14. An attractive Very Fine with darkbrown patina, traces of an undertype on reverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

J.R. Phillips Collection, 1961, The Christov Family Collection.

260 Anastasius I, 491-518. follis or 40 nummi (19.93g), Constanti-nople, 4th officina, 512-17. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large M betweentwo stars. DOC 23f; MIB 27; Sear 19. A handsome good VeryFine with green-brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 1, The Christov Family Collection.

261 Anastasius I, 491-518. nummus (0.79g), Constantinople, 491-8.Diad bust r., NAS before. Rev. Monogram of Anastasius withinheavy annular border. DOC 15; MIB 40; Sear 13. Very Fine, anexceptional example of this diminutive early issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275

CNG 61 (2002), lot 2169; ex CNG 29 (1994), lot 1059, The Christov Family Collection.

262 Justinian I, 527-565. Gold light weight Solidus of 20 suliquae(3.29g), Constantinople, 10th officina. Another, all as previous.DOC 10; MIB 15; Sear 142. About Extremely Fine and very rare,but with edge clipping. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


263 Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Tremissis (1.43g), Constantinople.Diad. bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advanc-ing, head. l., holding wreath and gl. cr., star to r., CONOB in ex.DOC 19; MIB 19; Sear 145. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


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264 Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Tremissis (1.48g), Constantinople.Another, all as previous. DOC 19; MIB 19; Sear 145. Good veryfine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


265 Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Tremissis (1.46g), Constantinople.Another, similar, but with AVGVSTORM on rev. DOC 19; MIB19; Sear 145. Extremely Fine, but obverse weakly struck andwith graffiti in field. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


266 Justinian I, 527-565. AR Light Miliarense (4.11g), Constantino-ple. Helmeted bust r. Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor,nimbate, stg. r., holding spear and gl. cr., star to r., [COB] in ex.DOC 25 = BMC 26; MIB 49; Sear 150. Fine and rare, large areasof flatness on both sides. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


267 Justin I, 518-527. follis or 40 nummi (17.48g), Thessalonica,518-22. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large M between two stars, THESSOB in ex. DOC 23; MIB 70; Sear 78. Good Very Fine or betterwith nice olive-green patina, rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350


268 Justin I, 518-527. follis or 40 nummi (14.64g), Nicomedia, 1stofficina. Diad. bust r., manus Dei holding wreath above. Rev.Large M between two stars. DOC -; MIB 35c and pl. 8 (this coin);Berk 67 (this coin); Sear 85A. Good fine/very fine andextremely rare, only four specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


269 Justin I, 518-527. follis or 40 nummi (17.83g), Cyzicus, 2ndofficina, 526/6 (4th indiction). Diad. bust r. Rev. Large Mbetween K-Y, INS D in ex. DOC 41 (citing Waage, "Antioch-on-the-Orontes" 2091); MIB 53; Sear 96. Nearly Very Fine andextremely rare, only six specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


270 Justin I, 518-527. half follis or 20 nummi (8.77g), Nicomedia,1st officina. Diad. bust r., cross above. Rev. Large K, to l. ofwhich long cross dividing N-I. DOC 35 var. (this officina notrecorded); MIB 42 var.; Sear 91 var. Good fine and very rare,dark green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


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271 Justin I, 518-527. pentanummium or 5 nummi (2.52g), Con-stantinople, 1st officina. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large e with starsabove and below, cross above officina mark A to r. Unpub-lished. Good very fine and of excellent style with attractiveearthy brown patina, important and probably unique. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


272 Justin I, 518-527. pentanummium or 5 nummi (2.03g), Antioch,2nd officina. Diad. bust r., cross above. Rev. Large e, AN with Bbetween to r. DOC 56 var. (this officina not recorded); MIB 66var. Sear 110 var. Good very fine with dark patina, an unusu-ally well-struck specimen and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


273 Justin I, 518-527. nummi (1.15g), Thessalonica, 518-22. Diad.bust r. Rev. Large gamma, star to r. DOC 26; MIB 74. Sear 81.Fine/very fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


274 Justin I, 518-527. nummi (0.73g), Thessalonica, 518-22. Diad.bust r. Rev. Large B, star to l. DOC 27 var. (citing BMC Justinian182, with star also to r.). MIB 75 var. Sear 82 var. Fine/very fineand very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


275 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(17.43g), Constantinople, 5th officina. Diad. bust of Justin r.Rev. Large M between two stars. DOC -; MIB N4; Sear -. VeryFine with dark patina and very rare, only four specimensrecorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


276 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(15.04g), Constantinople, 5th officina. Another specimen, all asprevious lot. DOC -; MIB N4; Sear -. Good fine and very rare,only four specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


277 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Solidus (4.39g) Car-thage. Regnal year 6 = 579/80. All but with S (= regnal year 6) atend of rev. legend. DOC 58b = BMC 5; MIB 13; Sear 462. NearlyExtremely Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................ $800 - 1,000



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278 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(17.89g), Constantinople, 2nd officina. Diad. bust of Justin r.Rev. Large M between star and cross. DOC 10a; MIB 4; Sear 125.A bold Very Fine or better with brown patina and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


279 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(17.49g), Constantinople, 3rd officina. Diad. bust of Justin r.Rev. Large M between star and cross. DOC 10c (citing BMC 8);MIB 4; Sear 125. Almost Extremely Fine/very fine with attrac-tive green patina, an exceptionally well-preserved specimenof this ephemeral joint coinage, very rare thus. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


280 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(17.54g), Constantinople, 1st officina. Diad. bust of Justin r.Rev. Large M between star and cross. DOC 11 var. (citing Ratto439, this officina not recorded); MIB 4; Sear 126 var. NearlyVery Fine and rare, the head and officina mark flatly struck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


281 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(16.62g), Constantinople, 4th officina. Diad. bust of Justin r.Rev. Large M between star and cross. DOC 11. (citing Ratto439); MIB 4; Sear 126. Good fine with brown patina and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


282 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(17.51g), Constantinople, 4th officina. Diad. bust of Justin r.Rev. Large M between star and cross. DOC 11. (citing Ratto439); MIB 4; Sear 126. Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


283 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(15.34g), Nicomedia, 2nd officina. Diad. bust of Justin r. Rev.Large M between two crosses, NIKM in ex. Cf. DOC 13 (citingSabatier 5); MIB 8; Sear 128. Good very fine and very rare,choice green patina, only eight specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


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284 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(16.35g), Nicomedia, 2nd officina. Diad. bust of Justin r. Rev.Large M between two crosses, NIKM in ex. Cf. DOC 13 (citingSabatier 5); MIB 8; Sear 128. Very Fine and very rare, someactive verdigris on reverse, only eight specimens recorded byHahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


285 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(16.78g), Cyzicus, 1st officina. Diad. bust of Justin r. Rev. LargeM between two crosses, KYZ in ex. DOC -; MIB 9; Sear 128Avar. Fine and very rare, the officina mark almost illegible,only three specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


286 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(17.88g), Cyzicus, 2nd officina. Diad. bust of Justin r. Rev.Large M between two crosses, KYZ in ex. DOC -; MIB 9; Sear128A. Good fine with brown patina and very rare, overall flat-ness in the striking, only four specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


287 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(16.16g), Cyzicus, 2nd officina. Diad. bust of Justin r. Rev.Large M between two crosses, KYZ in ex. DOC -; MIB 9; Sear128A. Good fine with brown patina and very rare, the portraitweakly struck, only four specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


288 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(14.87g), Antioch, 4th officina. Facing diad., dr. and cuir. bustsof Justin, on l., and Justinian, on r., both nimbate, cross above.Rev. Large M between two stars, ANTIX in ex. DOC 14 (citingSabatier 3); MIB 10; Sear 130. Very Fine for the type and veryrare, only four specimens recorded by Hahn, an unusuallygood example of this remarkable follis type. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


289 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(13.91g), Antioch, 4th officina. Another specimen, all as previ-ous lot. DOC 14 (citing Sabatier 3); MIB 10; Sear 130. Good fineand very rare, only four specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400



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290 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(14.68g), Antioch, 3rd officina. Facing diad., dr. and cuir. bustsof Justin, on l., and Justinian, on r., both nimbate, cross above.Rev. Large M between two stars, ANTIX in ex. DOC 14 var.(this officina not recorded); MIB 10; Sear 130 var. Fine/very fineand very rare, only two specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


291 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(15.98g), Antioch, 2nd officina. Facing diad., dr. and cuir. bustsof Justin, on l., and Justinian, on r., both nimbate, cross above.Rev. Large M between two stars, ANTIX in ex. DOC 14 var.(this officina not recorded); MIB 10; Sear 130 var. Fine or betterand very rare, struck on a full flan, surface deposit on Justin-ian's bust, only three specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


292 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi(17.47g), Antioch, 1st officina. Facing diad., dr. and cuir. bustsof Justin, on l., and Justinian, on r., both nimbate, cross above.Rev. Large M between two stars, ANTIX in ex. DOC 14 var.(this officina not recorded); MIB 10; Sear 130 var. Fine withlight brown patina and very rare, only three specimensrecorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


293 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. half follis or 20 nummi(9.53g), Constantinople, 1st officina. Diad. bust of Justin r. Rev.Large K with cross to l., stars in upper and lower field. DOC -;MIB 5; Sear 126A. Very Fine or better with dark green patinaand extremely rare, one of only three specimens recorded byHahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 600

Triton VII (2004), lot 1076; ex Christopher Connell Collection; ex Künker 38 (1997, lot 542, The Christov Family Collection.

294 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. half follis or 20 nummi(7.86g), Constantinople, 5th officina. Diad. bust of Justin r.Rev. Large K with cross to l., stars in upper and lower field.DOC -; MIB 5; Sear 126A. Nearly Very Fine and extremely rare,only four specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


295 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. half follis or 20 nummi(7.77g), Antioch, 4th officina. Facing diad., dr. and cuir. bustsof Justin, on l., and Justinian, on r., both nimbate, cross above.Rev. Large K, cross to l. DOC 15 = BMC 9; MIB 11; Sear 131.Fine and very rare, only four specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


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296 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. decanummium or 10nummi (3.65g), Constantinople. DN IVSTIN E IVSTINAN PPAVG, diad. bust of Justin r. Rev. Large I between two stars.DOC -; MIB 6; Sear 126B. Good fine with clear legend andextremely rare, only three specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


297 Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. decanummium or 10nummi (3.84g), Antioch, uncertain officina (probably 2nd).DN DN IVSTINVS ET IVSTINI[ANVS PP AVG], facing diad.,dr. and cuir. busts of Justin, on l., and Justinian, on r., crossabove. [B CO]N-CORDI, large I between two crosses, ANTX inex. DOC 16 var. (citing specimen in the BM); MIB 12 and pl. 12(this coin); cf. Sear 132. Very Fine with dark green patina andvery rare, one of only five specimens recorded by Hahn. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 8; ex Protonotarios Collection The Christov Family Collection.

VERY RARE JUSTINIAN I, 527-565. GOLDSOLIDUS STRUCK AT THESSALONICA

298 Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.46g), Thessalonica.Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., holdingspear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory stg. l.,holding long voided cross, stars to l. and to r., CONOB inex. DOC -; MIB 20; Sear 173A. Extremely Fine and veryrare. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,500 - 2,000

The Christov Family Collection; Leu 77 (2000), lot 785, The Chris-tov Family Collection.

299 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (14.77g), Constantino-ple, 3rd officina, 537-8. Diad. bust r., cross in field before. Rev.Large M between star and cross on globus. DOC 31b var. (with-out cross on obv.); MIB 85; Sear 161 var. Fine and a rare variant. Estimated Value ................................................................. $50 - 100


300 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (17.5g), Constantino-ple, 5th officina, 537-8. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large M between twoChristograms, a third Christogram above. DOC -; MIB 89; Sear162A. Good very fine with green-brown patina and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 600


301 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.1g), Constantino-ple, 5th officina, 538/9 (regnal year 12). Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXII. DOC 37e; MIB 95a; Sear 163. Good very fine with attractivelight green patina, a handsome example of the initial issue ofJustinian's dated folles. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275



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302 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.13g), Constantino-ple, 2nd officina, 539/40 (regnal year. 13). Helmeted bust fac-ing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNOand XIII. DOC 38b; MIB 95a; Sear 163. Nearly Extremely Finewith nice smooth brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


303 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (23.61g), Constantino-ple, 5th officina, 539/40 (regnal year. 13). Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXIII. DOC 38e; MIB 95a; Sear 163. Nearly Extremely Fine withgreen-brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


304 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.1g), Constantino-ple, 4th officina, 540/41 (regnal year 14. Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXIIII. DOC 39d; MIB 95a; Sear 163. Nearly Extremely Fine withbrown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


305 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.3g), Constantino-ple, 4th officina, 541/2 (regnal year 15). Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXU. DOC 40d; MIB 95a; Sear 163. Good very fine with green-brown patina, some double-striking on reverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350


306 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (16.57g), Constantino-ple, 5th officina, 553/4 (regnal year 27. Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXXUII. DOC -; MIB -; Sear -. Very Fine and extremely rare.

Unpublished with this date in all the standard works of refer-ence, but cf. Hahn & Metlich (Money of the Incipient ByzantineEmpire), p. 58, note 286, where it is recorded that "only one ofthe two folles listed in the Bates collection (no. 383) under year27 and the half follis illustrated under 96 seem to be read cor-rectly". Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


307 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (23.83g), Nicomedia,2nd officina, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXIII, NIK in ex. DOC 117b; MIB 114; Sear 201. Very Fine withgreen-brown patina, struck on a very broad flan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


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308 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (23.51g), Nicomedia,1st officina, 540/41 (regnal year 14). Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXIIII, NIKO in ex. DOC 119; MIB 113a; Sear 201. Very Fine withgreen-brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350


309 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (20.08g), Nicomedia,2nd officina, 549/50 (regnal year 23). Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXXIII, NIKO in ex. DOC 129 var. (this officina not recorded);MIB 113a; Sear 201. A bold Very Fine with green-brownpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


310 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (16.85g), Nicomedia,2nd officina, 554/5 (regnal year 28). Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXXUIII, NIKO in ex. DOC 134b var.; MIB 113a; Sear 201. NearlyExtremely Fine with dark emerald green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

Triton VIII (2005), lot 1312; ex Malcolm W. Heckman; ex CNG 33 (1995), lot 1384, The Christov Family Collection.

311 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (17.83g), Nicomedia,2nd officina, 557/8 (regnal year 31). Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXXXI, NIKO in ex. DOC 137b; MIB 113a; Sear 201. Very Finewith green-brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


312 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.13g), Cyzicus, 2ndofficina, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIII, KYZin ex. DOC 165b; MIB 120a; Sear 207. Very Fine or better withgreen-brown patina, slight bend in flan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350


313 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.86g), Cyzicus, 2ndofficina, 541/2 (regnal year 15). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XU(reversed U), KYZ in ex., dots on either side of officina mark.DOC 167b var. (no dots on rev.); MIB 120b; Sear 207. NearlyExtremely Fine/extremely fine, nice brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400



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314 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.53g), Cyzicus, 2ndofficina, 541/2 (regnal year 15). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XU, KYZin ex. DOC 167b var. (no dots on rev.); MIB 120b; Sear 207.Good very fine with green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350


315 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (19.7g), Cyzicus, 1stofficina, 542/3 (regnal year 16). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XUI, KYZin ex. DOC 168a; MIB 120a; Sear 207. Good Very Fine or better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350

Freeman & Sear mail Bid 6, 16, The Christov Family Collection.

316 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (15.16g), Antioch, 2ndofficina, 529-531/2. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large M between twostars, +THEUPO+ in ex. DOC 210b; MIB 126; Sear 216. VeryFine with dark patina and scarce. Estimated Value ................................................................... $40 - 60


317 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.65g), Antioch, 1stofficina, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIII,QUPO in ex. DOC 215a; MIB 143; Sear 218. Choice ExtremelyFine, a most attractive piece with lovely chocolate brownpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


318 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIII,QUPO in ex. DOC 215c; MIB 143; Sear 218. Extremely Fine, ahandsome example with nice patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


319 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (24.03g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIII,QUPO in ex. DOC 215c; MIB 143; Sear 218. Good very fine withnice patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


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320 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (20.67g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIII,QUPO in ex. DOC 215c; MIB 143; Sear 218. An attractive VeryFine. Estimated Value ................................................................... $50 - 75


321 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.49g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIII,QUPO in ex. DOC 215c; MIB 143; Sear 218. Nearly Very Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................... $40 - 60


322 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.24g), Antioch, 4thofficina, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIII,QUPO in ex. DOC 215 var. (this officina not recorded); MIB 143;Sear 218. Choice Extremely Fine with lovely brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


323 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (21.45g), Antioch, 5thofficina, 542/3 (regnal year 16). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XUI,?HEUPO in ex., star in r. field. DOC 216 var. (this officina notrecorded); MIB 144b; Sear 219.

This issue was cut short by the onset of the Great Plague whichresulted in the cessation of issues at Antioch until regnal year20. Very Fine with dark patina and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


324 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (20.24g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 548/9 (regnal year 22). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXII,UHUP in ex. DOC 219c; MIB 145a; Sear 220. Very Fine or betterwith green-brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


325 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (18.2g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 550/51 (regnal year 24). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXIIII,THUP in ex. DOC -; MIB 146 (citing specimen in FarquharsonColl.); Sear 221 (this officina not recorded). Very Fine or betterand rare, with dark brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275



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326 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (20.14g), Antioch, 4thofficina, 555/6 (regnal year 29). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXUIIII,THU? in ex. DOC -; MIB 147a var. (this officina not recorded);Sear -. Very Fine or better and rare, with dark brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350


327 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (19.45g), Antioch, 4thofficina, 561/2? (regnal year 35?). Helmeted bust facing, hold-ing gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXXU(?), THEUP in ex. DOC 231 var. (this officina not recorded); MIB150 var.; Sear 223 var. Good Very Fine and rare with darkgreen patina, blundered obverse legend as usual for this date. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350


328 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (18.77g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 562/3 (regnal year 36). Helmeted bust facing, holdinggl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXXUI,THEUP in ex. DOC 232a; MIB 150; Sear 223. Very Fine withbrown patina, blundered obverse legend as usual for thisdate. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350


329 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (14.23g), Carthage, 3rdofficina, 533/4-538. Diad. bust r., cross on breast. Rev. Large Mbetween star and cross, three pellets below, KART in ex. DOC -;MIB 185a; Sear 258. Good very fine and rare with glossybrown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


330 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (20.21g), Carthage, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. andshield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIII, SO below, KARin ex. DOC 291; MIB 194; Sear 260. Good Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 600


331 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (22.17g), Carthage, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. andshield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIII, S beneath, CARin ex. DOC 292a; MIB 195; Sear 261. Good Very Fine with lightbrown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 600


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332 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (21.17g), Carthage, 539/40 (regnal year 13). Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC292a; MIB 195; Sear 261. Nearly Very Fine/very fine with greenpatina, several scrape marks on obverse. Estimated Value ................................................................... $50 - 75


333 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (10.43g), Rome, 537-541. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large M between star and cross, ROMAbelow, all within wreath. Nearly Extremely Fine with smoothbrown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


334 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (10.36g), Rome, 537-541. Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC 322; MIB 214;Sear 294. Very Fine or better with brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


335 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (9.5g), Rome, 537-541.Another specimen, all as previous two lots. DOC 321a; MIB 214;Sear 292. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


336 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (9.81g), Ravenna, 563/4(regnal year 37). Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. andshield (?). Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXXVII, RAVEN/NA in ex. DOC 342; MIB 233; Sear 323. Fine and rare, withbrown patina, overstruck on a 400-year-old as of AntoninusPius whose head is faintly visible on reverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


337 Justinian I, 527-565. follis or 40 nummi (8.3g)., irregular mintin imitation of the Antiochene coinage of c. 536/7, but in thename of Anastasius I (491-518). D N ANASTASIVS PP AVG,diad. bust r. Rev. Large M between two globus crosses, anothercross above, officina mark A below, QYPOLS in ex. A curiousand unpublished hybrid type. Very Fine with attractive lightgreen patina, interesting. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275



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338 Justinian I, 527-565. nummi (12.65g), Alexandria, after 538.Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Largelambda and gamma, ALEZ in ex. DOC 273; MIB 164; Sear 246.Good Very Fine but with rough surfaces, an unusually goodexample of this rare and enigmatic denomination. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


339 Justinian I, 527-565. Half follis or 20 nummi (12.3g), Constanti-nople, 4th officina, 538/9 (regnal. year 12). Helmeted bust fac-ing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large K between ANNOand XII. DOC 62c; MIB 96; Sear 165. Nearly Extremely Finewith smooth brown patina, an exceptionally fine example ofthe first year of issue of this type. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


340 Justinian I, 527-565. half follis or 20 nummi (11.3g), Cyzicus,541/2 (regnal year 15). Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. andshield. Rev. Large K between ANNO and XU, Y/Z below. DOC184 var.; MIB 121a; Sear 208. Good Very Fine with dark patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


341 Justinian I, 527-565. half follis or 20 nummi (10.47g), Cyzicus,541/2 (regnal year 15). Another specimen, all as previous lot.DOC 184 var.; MIB 121a; Sear 208. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


342 Justinian I, 527-565. half follis or 20 nummi (11.54g), Carthage,539/40 (regnal year 13). Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr.and shield. Rev. Large K between ANNO and XIII, SO below,KAR in ex. DOC 294; MIB 196; Sear 264. Very Fine with brownpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $127 - 175


343 Justinian I, 527-565. half follis or 20 nummi (8.38g), uncertainmint (Sicily or Constantine in. Numidia), 540/41 (regnal year14). Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. LargeK between ANNO and XIIII, CON in ex. DOC 313; MIB 243;Sear 285. Good Very Fine with unusual glossy yellow-greenpatina, patches of hard verdigris on edge, rare in this grade. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450

Triton IX (2006), lot 1619, The Christov Family Collection.

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344 Justinian I, 527-565. half follis or 20 nummi (7.13g), Rome, 537-541. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large K between star and cross, allwithin wreath. DOC 325a; MIB 222; Sear 301. Extremely Finewith nice brown patina, rare thus. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


345 Justinian I, 527-565. 16 nummi (6.16g), Thessalonica, 538-52.Diad. bust r. Rev. Large IS with A to l. and PI to r., pellet abovedividing theta and epsilon to l. and omega to r., TES in ex. DOC-; cf. MIB 170d; Sear 186b var. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


346 Justinian I, 527-565. decanummium or 10 nummi (6.18g), Con-stantinople, 541/2 (regnal year 15). Diad. bust r. Rev. Large Ibetween ANNO and XU. Cf. DOC 76-85 (this date notrecorded); MIB 99 (citing two unpublished specimens); Sear 167var. (this date not recorded). Good Very Fine with dark greenpatina and struck on a full flan, a rare regnal date. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


347 Justinian I, 527-565. decanummium or 10 nummi (5.5g), Rome,542-7. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large I between two stars, all withinwreath. DOC (Uncertain Mints) 363; MIB 227; Sear 307. Fine toVery Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


348 Justinian I, 527-565. decanummium or 10 nummi (5.65g),Rome, 547-52. Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield.Rev. Large I between two stars, all within wreath. DOC 331;MIB 228; Sear 308. Very Fine with green-brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


349 Justinian I, 527-565. decanummium or 10 nummi (3.74g),Rome or Ravenna, 559/60 (regnal year 33). Helmeted bust fac-ing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large I between ANNO andXXXIII. Cf. DOC 347-55 (this date not recorded); MIB 229a var.(this date not recorded); Sear 326 var. Very Fine or better withdark patina, rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


350 Justinian I, 527-565. decanummium or 10 nummi (2.98g),Ravenna, 552-65. Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. andshield. Rev. Large cross with star in each angle, all withinwreath. DOC (Uncertain Mints) 366; MIB 238; Sear 334. VeryFine or better and rare, green-brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


351 Justinian I, 527-565. 8 nummi (3.56g), Thessalonica, 538-52.Diad. bust r. Rev. Large H between A and P, theta, epsilon, iotaand omega above. DOC -; MIB -; Sear -. Nearly Fine/nearly veryfine, an unpublished variant of this rare coinage. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325



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352 Justinian I, 527-565. 8 nummi (3.16g), Thessalonica, 538-52.Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC -; MIB -; Sear -. Fineor better, an unpublished variant of this rare coinage. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


353 Justinian I, 527-565. 4 nummi (1.32g), Thessalonica, 527-38.Diad. bust r. Rev. Large delta between A and P. DOC 101 var.;MIB 175; Sear 194. Very Fine but obverse die worn, very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


354 Justinian I, 527-565. 4 nummi (1.66g), Thessalonica, 527-38.Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC 101 var.; MIB 175;Sear 194. Fine/good fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


355 Justinian I, 527-565. 4 nummi (1.12g), Thessalonica, after 538.Diad. bust r. Rev. Large delta, with cross above, between A andP. DOC 101; MIB 176a; Sear 195. Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


356 Justinian I, 527-565. 2 nummi (0.33g), Thessalonica, 527-38.Diad. bust r. Rev. Large B between A and P. DOC -; MIB 177;Metcalf 31 (this coin); Sear 196A. Very Fine or better and veryrare, dark green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

Triton VII (2004), lot 1078; ex Christopher Connell Collection; ex William Herbert Hunt Collection The Christov Family Collection.

357 Justinian I, 527-565. 2 nummi (0.62g), Thessalonica, 527-38.Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC -; MIB 177; Metcalf31; Sear 196A. Good Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


358 Justinian I, 527-565. 2 nummi (0.7g), Thessalonica, 527-38.Another specimen, all as previous two lots. DOC -; MIB 177;Metcalf 31; Sear 196A. Nearly Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


359 Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.44g), Constantinople, 5thofficina. All as previous, but with officina mark E at end of rev.legend. DOC 4d; cf. MIB 5 (wrongly numbered '4'on chart); Sear345. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


360 Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.44g), Constantinople, 10thofficina. All as previous, but with officina mark I at end of rev.legend and with C in rev. field to l. DOC 7c = BMC 15; BNP 2(attributed to Antioch); MIB 3a; Sear 348. Very Fine and scarce,crinkled flan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


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361 Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted at Constanti-nople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Justin II withshort beard, holding globe surmounted by Victory, and shield.Reverse: Constantinopolis seated, facing right, holding spearand globus cruciger. D.O. 1-3; S. 344. Lustrous; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300


362 Justin II, 565-578. follis or 40 nummi (16.8g), Antioch, 3rd offi-cina, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Helmeted bust facing, holding Vic-tory on globe and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and I,THUP in ex. DOC -; MIB 54a; Sear 378. Good fine with lightbrown patina, surface flaw in lower reverse field, very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225

Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6, lot 36, The Christov Family Collec-tion.

363 Justin II, 565-578. follis or 40 nummi (17.8g), Antioch, 3rd offi-cina, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Another specimen, all as previouslot. DOC -; MIB 54a; Sear 378. Fine/almost very fine and veryrare, green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


364 Justin II, 565-578. follis or 40 nummi (17.57g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Helmeted bust facing, holdingVictory on globe and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andI with stars above and below, THEUP in ex. DOC -; MIB 55b;Sear 378. Very Fine and very rare, dark brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


365 Justin II, 565-578. follis of 40 nummi (17.89g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Another specimen, all as previ-ous lot. DOC -; MIB 55b; Sear 378. Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


366 Justin II, 565-578. follis or 40 nummi (17.98g), Antioch, 3rdofficina, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Another specimen, all as previ-ous two lots. DOC -; MIB 55b; Sear 378. Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175



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367 Justin II, 565-578. half follis or 20 nummi (8.9g), Antioch, 565/6(regnal year 1). Helmeted bust facing, holding Victory on globeand shield. Rev. Large K between ANNO and I, P below. DOC145a; MIB 58a; Sear 380. Very Fine/fine and very rare, greenpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


368 Justin II, 565-578. half follis or 20 nummi (9.03g), Antioch, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC145a; MIB 58a; Sear 380. Fine and very rare, green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


369 Justin II, 565-578. half follis or 20 nummi (8.55g), Antioch, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Another specimen, all as previous two lots.DOC 145a; MIB 58a; Sear 380. Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


370 Justin II, 565-578. decanummium or 10 nummi (2.78g), Thessa-lonica, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Diad. bust r. Rev. Large I betweenANNO and I (with dots above and below), TES in ex. Cf. DOC86-90 (this date not recorded); MIB 71 var. (this date notrecorded); Sear 367 var. Fine/good very fine and rare, darkpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


371 Justin II, 565-578. decanummium or 10 nummi (3.79g),Antioch, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Helmeted bust facing, holdingVictory on globe and shield. Rev. Large I between ANNO and I,TH[UP] below. DOC 147a; MIB 61; Sear 382. Very Fine andvery rare, brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


372 Justin II, 565-578. decanummium or 10 nummi (3.67g),Antioch, 565/6 (regnal year 1). Helmeted bust facing, holdingVictory on globe and shield. Rev. Large I between ANNO and Iwith stars above and below, [THEUP] in ex. DOC 147b; MIB 62;Sear 382. Very Fine and very rare, brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


373 Justin II and Sophia, 565-578. follis or 40 nummi (21.59g), Car-thage, 572/3 (regnal year 8). Facing busts of Justin, on l., andSophia, on r., the emperor helmeted, the empress crowned,VITA in ex. Rev. Large M between ANNO and VIII, S beneath,KAR in ex. DOC 198; MIB 73; Sear 393. Nearly Very Fine andstruck on a remarkably thick and heavy flan, unusually nicefor this very rare issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


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374 Justin II and Sophia, 565-578. follis or 40 nummi (20.53g), Car-thage, 574/5 (regnal year 10). Justin and Sophia enthroned fac-ing, side by side, VITA beneath. Rev. Large X (regnal date)above large M, ANNO to l., KAR to r. DOC 202; MIB 74; Sear394. Very Fine and struck on an unusually thick and heavyflan, an exceptional example of this very rare issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


375 Justin II and Sophia, 565-578. half follis or 20 nummi (10.65g),Carthage, 572/3 (regnal year 8). Facing busts of Justin, on l., andSophia, on r., the emperor helmeted, the empress crowned,[VITA] in ex. Rev. Large K between [ANNO and V]III, Sbeneath, KAR in ex. DOC 199; MIB 76; Sear 395. Fine/fair, rare. Estimated Value ................................................................... $50 - 75


376 Justin II and Sophia, 565-578. half follis or 20 nummi (3.74g),Rome or military mint. Justin, holding gl. cr., and Sophia, hold-ing cruciform scepter, enthroned facing, side by side, crossbetween their hds. Rev. Large XX, cross above, ROM below.DOC 206; MIB 95b; Sear 404. Extremely Fine and rare witholive-green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


377 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Tremissis (1.47g), Con-stantinople. Diad. bust r. Rev. UICTOR TIBERI AUS, crosspotent, CON OB beneath. DOC 7; MIB 9b; Sear 425. AboutExtremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


378 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. follis or 40 nummi (17.12g),Constantinople, 2nd officina, 578/9 (regnal year 5). Crownedbust facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa andeagle-tipped scepter. Rev. Large m between ANNO and U,CON B in ex. DOC 11b; MIB 25; Sear 430. Very Fine with darkbrown patina, some flatness on reverse, large flan. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


379 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. follis or 40 nummi (14.76g),Nicomedia, 2nd officina, 578 (regnal ye. year 4). Crowned bustfacing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNOand IIII, NIKO in ex. DOC 27 var. (this officina not recorded);MIB 34; Sear 440. Very Fine but with areas of flatness in thestriking, a rare early issue. Estimated Value ................................................................... $50 - 75


380 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. follis or 40 nummi (13.44g),Nicomedia, 1st officina, 579/80 (regnal. year 6). Crowned bustfacing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter. Rev. Large m between ANNO and UI, NIKO Ain ex. DOC 29a; MIB 35; Sear 441. Extremely Fine with smoothdark brown patina, rare thus. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225



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381 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. three-quarter follis or 30nummi (13.27g), Constantinople, 1st. officina, 578/9. Crownedbust facing. Rev. Large XXX, CON A in ex. DOC 15b; MIB 27;Sear 432. Good very fine/very fine with brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


382 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. three-quarter follis or 30nummi (13.48g), Constantinople, 2nd. officina, 578/9.Crowned bust facing. Rev. Large XXX, CON B in ex. DOC 15c;MIB 27; Sear 432. Nearly Extremely Fine with nice brownpatina, some smoothing on obverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


383 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. three-quarter follis or 30nummi (13.42g), Constantinople, 3rd. officina, 578/9. Crownedbust facing. Rev. Large XXX, CON gamma in ex. DOC 15d; MIB27; Sear 432. Good very fine with nice brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


384 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. three-quarter follis or 30nummi (12.02g), Nicomedia, 1st officina. 578/9. Crowned bustfacing. Rev. Large XXX, NIKO A in ex. DOC 32a; MIB 36; Sear442. Very Fine and rare with dark brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


385 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. three-quarter follis or 30nummi (10.57g), Nicomedia, 1st officina. 578/9. Another speci-men, all as previous lot. DOC 32a; MIB 36; Sear 442. Good fine/fine and rare, large surface flaw on reverse. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


386 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. three-quarter follis or 30nummi (12.83g), Cyzicus, 1st officina. 578/9. Crowned bust fac-ing. Rev. Large XXX, KYZ A in ex. DOC 37a; MIB 42; Sear 445.Fine and rare with black patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


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387 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. three-quarter follis or 30nummi (12.83g), Cyzicus, 2nd officina. 578/9. Crowned bustfacing. Rev. Large XXX, KYZ B in ex. DOC 37b; MIB 42; Sear445. Fine and rare with brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


388 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. half follis or 20 nummi(7.1g), Constantinople, 3rd officina, 578 (regnal year 4).Crowned bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large Kbetween ANNO and IIII, cross above, gamma below. DOC 16var. (this officina not recorded); MIB 28 var.; Sear 433 var. Fine/good fine and very rare, a previously unrecorded officina forthis brief early issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


389 Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. half follis or 20 nummi(7.5g), Cyzicus, 2nd officina, 578-80. Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large XX, KYZ B in ex. DOC -;MIB 43 (only two specimens cited); Sear 445A. Very Fine or bet-ter and very rare, nice brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


390 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.34g), Constantino-ple, 3rd officina. 582. D N TibER MAVRIC PP AV, crownedand cuir. bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. As previ-ous, but with officina mark G at end of rev. legend. Cf. DOC 3(officina not recorded); MIB 4; Sear 476. Nearly Extremely Fineand rare, flan slightly bent and minor edge filing. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


391 Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.4 g) minted atConstantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of MauriceTiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger.Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O.5. Struck on a nice wide flan. Lustrous Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

392 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.42 g) minted atConstantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of MauriceTiberius, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger.Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globuscruciger. D.O. 5; S. 478. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 275

393 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.48g), Constantino-ple, 10th officina. Another, all as previous, but with officinamark I at end of rev. legend. DOC 5j; MIB 6; Sear 478. Goodvery fine, obverse struck a little off-center. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275



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394 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. follis or 40 nummi (11.23g), Con-stantinople, 2nd officina, 597/8 (regnal year 16). Crowned bustfacing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNOand XUI. DOC 40; MIB 65D; Sear 494. Good Very Fine or betterwith nice brown patina, rare with crowned rather than hel-meted bust. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


395 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. follis or 40 nummi (13.55g), Con-stantinople, 4th officina, 602 (regnal year. 21). Crowned bustfacing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter. Large M between ANNO and XXI. DOC 45 var.(this officina not recorded); MIB 68D (only two specimenscited); Sear 495. Nearly Very Fine and a very rare consularissue of the emperor's last year, areas of flatness in the strik-ing. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


396 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. follis or 40 nummi (10.8g), Cyzicus,1st officina, 589/90 (regnal year 8). Helmeted bust facing, hold-ing gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and UIII,KYZ in ex. DOC 124 var.; MIB 85D; Sear 518. Nearly ExtremelyFine with green-brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


397 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. follis or 40 nummi (13.13g), Cyzi-cus, 2nd officina, 602 (regnal year 20). Crowned bust facing,wearing consular robes and holding mappa and eagle-tippedscepter. Large M between ANNO and XX, Christogram (P-headed star) above, KYZ in ex. DOC 134b; MIB 86D; Sear 519.Extremely Fine with brown patina and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


398 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. follis or 40 nummi (12.28g),Antioch, 589/90 (regnal year 8). Crowned bust facing, wearingconsular robes and holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter.Large m between ANNO and UIII, THEUP in ex. DOC 159b-c;MIB 95; Sear 532. Nearly Extremely Fine with light brownpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


399 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. half follis or 20 nummi (5.14g),Thessalonica, 588/9 (regnal year 7). Helmeted bust facing,holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large K between ANNO and UII(retrograde), TES below. DOC 80 var. (different form of datenumeral); MIB 113D var.; Sear 509 var. Very Fine/good veryfine with nice dark green patina, overstruck on another Thes-salonican issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


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400 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. half follis or 20 nummi (4.79g),Cyzicus, 1st officina, 584/5 (regnal year. 3). Crowned bust fac-ing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large K between ANNOand III, KYZ in ex. DOC -; MIB 89D (citing three specimens);Sear 520. Good Very Fine with dark patina and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


401 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. half follis or 20 nummi (4.73g),Ravenna, after 585/6. Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev.Large K between R-A, VENN beneath. DOC 292a; MIB 146; Sear598. Very Fine and rare with glossy olive-green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


402 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. decanummium or 10 nummi(3.26g), Carthage, c. 597. Helmeted bust facing. Rev. Cross onglobus between N-M with X beneath, four pellets in field. DOC253 (citing BMC 240); MIB 125; Sear 564. Extremely Fine andvery scarce. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


403 Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. pentanummium or 5 nummi(2.34g), Carthage, c. 592. Crowned bust facing. Rev. LargeChristogram above e, two pellets in field, all within wreath.DOC 263; MIB 129; Sear 579. Good Very Fine with glossygreen-brown patina, rare in this high grade. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275

CNG 66 (2004), lot 1719; ex Christopher Connell Collection The Christov Family Collection.

VERY RARE FOLLIS OF MAURICETIBERIUS WITH CONSTANTINA AND

THEODOSIUS

404 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. fol-lis or 40 nummi (14.73g), Cherson, 596-602. CErcwNOC,Maurice and the Empress Constantina, both nimbate, stg.facing side by side, the emperor holding gl. cr., the empresscruciform scepter. Rev. Large M with cross above, to l. ofwhich stands Theodosius facing, nimbate, holding P-headed cross. DOC 297; MIB 159; Anokhin 315; Sear 603.Nearly Extremely Fine with chocolate brown patina, veryrare.

An alternative attribution for these anonymous types is thereign of Justin II (565-578), in which case the empressdepicted would be Sophia and the figure on reverseTiberius II Constantine who was created Caesar in 574. Estimated Value .................................................. $2,500 - 3,500

Triton VIII (2005), lot 1327; ex Malcolm Heckman Coll.; ex Berk-England Byzantine Sale (7 Dec. 1989), lot 78, The Christov Family Collection.

405 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. follis or8 pemtanummia (12.98g), Cherson, 593-596. CERcwNOC, Mau-rice and the Empress Constantina, both nimbate, stg. facing sideby side, the emperor holding gl. cr., the empress cruciformscepter, cross between their hds. Rev. Large H with cross above,to l. of which stands Theodosius facing, nimbate, holding P-headed cross. DOC 299 var.; MIB 158b; Sear 605 var. Good VeryFine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500



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406 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. follis or8 pemtamummia (13.41g), Cherson, 590-593. D N MAVRIC PPAVG, Maurice and the Empress Constantina, both nimbate, stg.facing on dais side by side, the emperor holding gl. cr., theempress cruciform scepter. Rev. Large H with cross above, to l.of which stands Theodosius facing, nimbate, holding long cross.DOC 303.2; MIB 157a; Sear 607. Good Very Fine and rare withnice dark patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


407 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. follis or8 pentanummia (11.23g), Cherson, 590-593. Another specimen,all as previous lot. DOC 303.2; MIB 157a; Sear 607. Very Fine orbetter and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


408 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. follis or8 pentanummia (13.94g), Cherson, 590-593. Another specimen,all as previous two lots. DOC 303.2; MIB 157a; Sear 607. NearlyVery Fine and rare, vertical scratch on obverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


409 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. follis or8 pentanummia (11.63g), Cherson, 590-593. Another specimen,all as previous three lots. DOC 303.2; MIB 157a; Sear 607. Fineand rare with dull brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


410 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. follis or8 pentanummia (12.68g), Cherson, 590-593. Another specimen,all as previous four lots. DOC 303.2; MIB 157a; Sear 607. NearlyFine/fine and rare, surface flaw on obverse affecting the fig-ure of Constantina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


411 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. follis or8 pentanummia (9.81g), Cherson, 590-593. Another specimen,all as previous five lots. DOC 303.2; MIB 157a; Sear 607. GoodFine/very fine and rare, old piercing in lower field. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


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412 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. half fol-lis or 4 pentanummia (6.97g), Cherson. 593-596. CERCONOC,Maurice and the Empress Constantina, both nimbate, stg. facingside by side, the emperor holding gl. cr., the empress cruciformscepter. Rev. Large D with cross above, to l. of which standsTheodosius facing, nimbate, holding long P-headed cross. DOC301; MIB 161b; Sear 610. Good Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


413 Maurice Tiberius with Constantina and Theodosius. half fol-lis or 4 pentanummia (6.69g), Cherson. 593-596. Another speci-men, all as previous lot. DOC 301; MIB 161b; Sear 610. GoodFine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 750


414 Phocas, 602-610. Gold Solidus (4.47g), Constantinople, 2ndofficina. Similar to previous, but crown without pendilia, andthe rev. legend ends AVGG B. DOC 5b; MIB 7; Sear 618.Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


415 Phocas, 602-610. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Constantino-ple. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing of Phocas, holding glo-bus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding long staffand globus cruciger. D.O. 10; S. 620. Highly lustrous; SuperbExtremely Fine.

Probably from the large group found in Israel about thirty yearsago. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


416 Phocas, 602-610. Gold Solidus (4.08 g) minted at Constantino-ple. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Phocas, wearingcrown and holding cross. Reverse: Angel facing, holding longcross and globus cruciger. D.O. 10; S. 620. About Very Fine.

Die blunders are not uncommon in Byzantine coins. At the endof the obverse legend, the engraver ran out of room; the first "V"of AVGVSTVS seems almost a part of the cuirass, and the "G" isentirely missing. Remember the sign "Plan Ahead"? Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

417 Phocas, 602-610. follis or 40 nummi (10.28g), Cyzicus, 1st offi-cina, 607/8 (regnal year 6). Crowned bust facing, wearing con-sular robes and holding mappa and cross. Rev. Large XXXX,ANNO above, UI to r., KYZ A in ex. DOC 73a; MIB 76; Sear 665.Extremely Fine with brown and green patina, flan creasedalong diagonal line across lower reverse field. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275

Triton VIII (2005), lot 1352; ex Malcolm W. Heckman Collection; ex Berk-England Byzantine Sale (1989), lot 115, The Christov Family Collection.

418 Phocas, 602-610. follis or 40 nummi (16.89g), Carthage, 606/7(regnal year 5). Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robesand holding mappa and cross. Rev. Large XXXX, ANNO above,E (= 5) to r., KRTG in ex. DOC 115; MIB 96; Sear 684. Good Fine/very fine and extremely rare, possibly only the fifth known. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500



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419 Phocas, 602-610. three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (9.5g), Con-stantinople, 2nd officina, 607/8 (regnal. year 6). Crowned, dr.and cuir. bust facing. Rev. Large XXX, regnal date numeral UIto r., CON B in ex. DOC 33 var. (this officina not recorded); MIB63; Sear 641. Nearly Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


420 Phocas, 602-610. three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (10.19g),Nicomedia, 1st officina, 607/8 (regnal. year 6). Crowned, dr.and cuir. bust facing. Rev. Large XXX, regnal date numeral UIto r., NIK[O A] in ex. DOC -; MIB 70; Sear 660. Good Very Finewith nice brown patina, some flatness in the striking,extremely rare (possibly only the fourth known specimen). Estimated Value ............................................................ $800 - 1,000


421 Phocas, 602-610. three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (10.01g),Cyzicus, 1st officina, 609/10 (regnal year. 8). Crowned, dr. andcuir. bust facing. Rev. Large XXX, regnal date numeral UIII to r.,KYZ A in ex. DOC 77, note; MIB 77; Sear 666. Extremely Finewith nice light brown patina and extremely rare, likely thefinest surviving specimen of this unusual denomination. Estimated Value ............................................................ $800 - 1,000


422 Phocas, 602-610. three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (10g), Cyzi-cus, 1st officina, 609/10 (regnal year 8). Another specimen, allas previous lot. DOC 77, note; MIB 77; Sear 666. Good VeryFine with dark patina and extremely rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


423 Phocas, 602-610. three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (8.99g), Cyzi-cus, uncertain officina, 609/10 (regnal. year 8). Another speci-men, all as previous lot, but officina mark uncertain. DOC 77,note; MIB 77; Sear 666. Nearly Extremely Fine with darkbrown patina and extremely rare, trace of active verdigris onedge. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


424 Phocas, 602-610. three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (9.32g), Cyzi-cus, 2nd officina, 610 (regnal year 9). Crowned, dr. and cuir.bust facing. Rev. Large XXX, regnal date numeral UIIII to r.,KYZ B in ex. DOC - (but cf. 76 for folles of this date); MIB -; Sear666 var. Fine/good fine, extremely rare and important.

Phocas had already been deposed and executed before the com-mencement of his 9th regnal year. However, the mint of Cyzi-cus had prepared dies in advance and had already struck andissued a small number of coins bearing this date. Four folleshave already been recorded (MIB 76, J. 9) but this is the firstthree-quarter follis. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600

Triton VIII (2005), lot 1353; ex Malcolm W. Heckman Collection The Christov Family Collection.

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425 Phocas, 602-610. decanummium or 10 nummi (3.07g), Car-thage, 602/3 (6th indiction). Crowned bust facing, wearing con-sular robes. Rev. Large cross dividing FO-CA, X beneath, fourpellets in field. DOC 114; MIB 99; Sear 687. Good Very Fine/extremely fine and very scarce, obverse weakly struck, niceolive green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


426 Phocas, 602-610. pentanummium or 5 nummi (1.94g), Catania.Diad. bust r., bearded. Rev. Large V between two stars, CAT inex. DOC 120 (citing Tolstoi 128); MIB 105; Sear 692. Very Finewith dark patina, an exceptionally good example of this veryrare and interesting type. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


427 Three Gold Solidi. Group includes one minted under Phocas,one of Heraclius (obverse: three standing figures), and Con-stans II (two/two figure type). Condition averages ChoiceVery Fine. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $550 - 650

428 Phocas and Leontia. follis or 40 nummi (10.6g), Antioch, 603/4(regnal year 2). Phocas, on l., and Leontia, on r., stg. facing, theemperor holding gl. cr., the empress holding cruciform scepter.Rev. Large m between ANNO and II, THEUP in ex. DOC 84;MIB 83a; Sear 671. Good Very Fine with dark brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


429 Phocas and Leontia. half follis or 20 nummi (6.01g), Nicome-dia, 2nd officina, 602/3. Phocas, on l., and Leontia, on r., stg.facing, the emperor holding gl. cr., the empress, nimbate, hold-ing cruciform scepter. Rev. Large XX, NIKO B in ex. DOC 61(citing specimens in B.M. and Ratto); MIB 71; Sear 661. NearlyVery Fine and rare, the figures a little weakly struck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


430 Phocas and Leontia. half follis or 20 nummi (5.75g), Nicome-dia, 2nd officina, 602/3. Another specimen, all as previous lot.DOC 61 (citing specimens in B.M. and Ratto); MIB 71; Sear 661.Fine/ Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325



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Enlargement

431 Revolt of the Heraclii, 608-610. Gold Tremissis (0.92g), uncertain mint. D N TibERI PP AV, diad. bust of Maurice Tiberius r. Rev. VICTORIAAVGV, cross potent, CONOB beneath. MIB 9 = BNP p. 199, 1; Sear 721, note. Very Fine and very rare, with some edge clipping.

This curious piece utilizes an obverse die from the reign of Maurice Tiberius and combines it with a reverse of the type which was adopted forthe tremisses of Heraclius. One can only speculate on the circumstances of its issue, but the connection with the Heraclian Revolt is strength-ened by the existence of similar tremisses with the reverse legend VICTORI CONSLB IB (MIB 7, Sear 721). Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $7,000 - 9,000


432 Revolt of the Heraclii, 608-610. follis or 40 nummi (12.2g),Alexandria, 610 (14th indiction). Facing bareheaded andbearded busts of Heraclius and his father, the exarch of Africa,wearing consular robes, cross between their heads. Rev. LargeM between ANNO and XIIII, A beneath, ALEXAND in ex. DOC16; MIB 16a; Sear 722. Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


433 Revolt of the Heraclii, 608-610. follis or 40 nummi (7.59g),Alexandria, 610 (14th indiction). Facing bearded busts of Hera-clius and his father, the exarch of Africa, wearing consularrobes and both wearing crowns with pendilia, cross betweentheir heads. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XIIII, A beneath,ALEXAND in ex. DOC 17; MIB 16b; Sear 723. Fine/ Very Fineand very rare, flan a little bent. Estimated Value ............................................................ $800 - 1,000


REVOLT OF THE HERACLII, 608-610.FOLLIS OR 40 NUMMI

434 Revolt of the Heraclii, 608-610. follis or 40 nummi (8.94g),Cyprus, 610 (year 3 of the revolt). Facing bearded busts ofHeraclius and his father, the exarch of Africa, wearingcrowns with pendilia and consular robes, cross betweentheir heads. Rev. Large M between ANNO and III, Abeneath, KUPROU in ex. DOC 18 = Ratto 1438; MIB 18;Sear 725. Very Fine or better and very rare, small circularindentation between the crowns on obverse, the mintmark mostly off flan. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,200 - 1,500


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435 Revolt of the Heraclii, 608-610. half follis or 20 nummi (4.35g),Alexandria, Alexandria, 610 (14th. indiction). Facing bare-headed and bearded busts of Heraclius and his father, theexarch of Africa, wearing consular robes, cross between theirheads. Rev. Large K between ANNO and XI[III], A beneath.DOC 16, note; MIB 17; Sear 724. Very Fine and very rare,reverse off-center. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


436 Revolt of the Heraclii, 608-610. half follis or 20 nummi (7.15g),Alexandria, 610 (14th indiction). Another specimen, all as pre-vious lot, but the date numerals fully visible. DOC 16, note; MIB17; Sear 724. Fine/good fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


437 Revolt of the Heraclii, 608-610. decanummium or 10 nummi(3.57g), Carthage. Bareheaded bust of Heraclius facing, wearingconsular robes, holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rev. Large Xbetween N and M, cross above, star below, four pellets in field.DOC 8; MIB 13; Sear 715. Good fine/fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


438 Heraclius, 610-641. Gold Solidus (4.38 g) minted at Constanti-nople. Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine;above, cross. Reverse: Cross potent on three steps. D.O. 26; S.749. Lustrous; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 350


439 Heraclius, 610-641. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Constanti-nople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Heraclius, withshort beard, wearing plumed helmet and holding cross. Reverse:Cross potent on two steps. D.O. 1; R. 1282; S. 729. Edge fault.Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300

440 Heraclius, 610-641. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Constanti-nople. Heraclonas, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, allstanding facing; each holds globus cruciger. Reverse: Crosspotent on three steps; in right field, Heraclius monogram. D.O.33; S. 758. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250


441 Heraclius, 610-641. Gold Semissis minted at Constantinople.Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Heraclius.Reverse: Cross potent on globe. D.O. 52; R. 1284; S. 785. Flandamage and reverse graffiti. Very Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................. $80 - 100

442 A Duet of Gold Solidi minted under Heraclius and ConstansII. The Heraclius piece is Very Fine and has reverse graffiti; theConstans II is Nearly Extremely Fine with luster. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450

443 Heraclius, 610-641. gold half tremissis (0.73g), Constantinople.Diad. bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVGUS, cross potent, CON OBbeneath. Unpublished in all the standard works of reference.Good very fine and extremely rare, possibly only the secondknown specimen. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800

Triton VIII (2005), lot 1358; ex Malcolm W. Heckman Coll The Christov Family Collection.


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444 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. Gold Solidus(4.42g), Carthage, 4th indiction = 615/16. Facing crowned bustsof Heraclius, with short beard, on left, and Heraclius Constan-tine, much smaller, on right, cross between their heads. Rev.VICTORIA AVGG D, cross potent on two steps, CONOB in ex.DOC 206; MIB 84a; Sear 867. Very Fine, obverse a little weaklystruck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


445 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. Silver Hexa-gram (6.64g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC64; MIB 140; Sear 798. Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


446 Heraclius, 610-641. decanummium or 10 nummi (2.14g), Cyzi-cus, 2nd officina, 610-13. Crowned bust facing, holding gl. cr.Rev. I between star and B, KYZ in ex. DOC 174; MIB 190; Sear843. Nearly Very Fine/very fine for the issue and very rare,irregular flan. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


447 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (12.42g), Seleucia Isauriae, 1st. officina, 616/17 (regnalyear 7). Facing crowned busts of Heraclius, on l., and HeracliusConstantine, smaller, on r. Rev. Large M between ANNO andUII, Christogram above, SEL ISU in ex. DOC 180a; MIB 192;Sear 844. Good Very Fine with dark brown patina, an excep-tionally fine example of this rare and interesting issue fromthis temporary mint. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


448 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (10.03g), Seleucia Isauriae, 4th. officina, 616/17 (regnalyear 7). Facing crowned busts of Heraclius, on l., and HeracliusConstantine, smaller, on r. Rev. Large M between ANNO andUII, Christogram above, [SEL ISU] in ex. DOC 180b; MIB 192;Sear 844. Nearly Very Fine, a rare and interesting issue fromthis temporary mint. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


449 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (13.96g), Seleucia Isauriae, 5th. officina, 616/17 (regnalyear 7). Facing crowned busts of Heraclius, on l., and HeracliusConstantine, smaller, on r. Rev. Large M between ANNO andUII, Christogram above, SEL ISU in ex. DOC 180 var. (this offi-cina not recorded); MIB 192; Sear 844. Good Very Fine withglossy light brown patina, another exceptional example ofthis rare issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


450 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (9.47g), Seleucia Isauriae, 5th. officina, 616/17 (regnalyear 7). Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC 180 var.(this officina not recorded); MIB 192; Sear 844. Nearly VeryFine with brown patina but struck a little off-center on a smallflan, rare. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


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451 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (13.58g), Seleucia Isauriae, 2nd. officina, 616/17 (reg-nal year 7). Heraclius, on l., and Heraclius Constantine, on r.,both stg. facing, each holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M betweenANNO and UII, Christogram above, SEL ISU in ex. DOC 181b;MIB 193; Sear 845. Good Very Fine with brown patina, a hand-somely struck example of this rare issue, traces of an under-type of Phocas. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


452 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (12.25g), Seleucia Isauriae, 2nd. officina, 616/17 (reg-nal year 7). Heraclius, on l., and Heraclius Constantine, on r.,both stg. facing, each holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M betweenANNO and UII, Christogram above, SEL ISU in ex. DOC 181b;MIB 193; Sear 845. Fine Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


453 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (14.43g), Seleucia Isauriae, 2nd. officina (altered from1st), 616/17 (regnal year 7). Another specimen, all as previoustwo lots, but the officina mark altered on the die from A to B.DOC 181b; MIB 193; Sear 845. Good Very Fine or better withdark brown patina, the obverse a little off-center, traces of anundertype of Justin II and Sophia. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


454 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (11.19g), Isaura, 1st officina. 617/18 (regnal year 8). Fac-ing crowned busts of Heraclius, on l., and Heraclius Constan-tine, smaller, on r. Rev. Large M between ANNO and UI[II],cross above, ISAYR in ex. DOC 183 (citing BMC 267-8); MIB 196;Sear 848. Very Fine or better with nice green patina, a goodexample of this very rare and interesting issue from this tem-porary mint, traces of an undertype probably of MauriceTiberius. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 200

William Herbert Hunt Collection The Christov Family Collection.

455 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (8.66g), Isaura, 1st officina, 617/18 (regnal year 8). Fac-ing crowned busts of Heraclius, on l., and Heraclius Constan-tine, smaller, on r. Rev. Large M between ANNO and UII[I],cross above, ISAYR in ex. DOC 183 (citing BMC 267-8); MIB 196;Sear 848. Very Fine with light brown patina, another goodexample of this very rare issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


456 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. follis or 40nummi (5.93g), Ravenna, 615/16 (regnal year. 6?). Crowned fac-ing busts of Heraclius, bearded, on l., and Heraclius Constan-tine, beardless, on r. Rev. Large X X / X X with star at center,ANN UI (?) above, RAV in ex. DOC 285 = Tolstoi 285; MIB 249;Sear 911. Good Very Fine with nice olive green patina andextremely rare, possibly only the second known specimen(the other in Copenhagen). Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500



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457 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine 613-632. three-quarterfollis or 30 nummi (5.6g), Constantinople. 3rd officina, 629/30(regnal year 20). Heraclius, in military attire, on l., and Hera-clius Constantine, on r., both stg. facing, Heraclius holding longcross, his son holding gl. cr. Rev. Large lambda between ANNOand XX. DOC 117c; MIB 168a; Sear 812. Very Fine for the issueand with dark patina, carelessly overstruck as usual, a scarcedenomination. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


458 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. half follis or 20nummi (5.41g), Seleucia Isauriae. 2nd officina, 616/17 (regnalyear 7). Crowned facing busts of Heraclius, bearded, on l., andHeraclius Constantine, beardless, on r. Rev. Large K betweenANNO and UII, SEL in ex. DOC 182b (same dies); MIB 194; Sear846. Nearly Very Fine/good very fine with dark patina, a veryrare fractional denomination from this temporary mint. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


459 Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Martina. AR Half Sili-qua (0.74g), Carthage. Crowned bust of Heraclius facing. Rev.Facing crowned busts of Heraclius Constantine, on l., and Mar-tina, on r., cross above. DOC 233; MIB 149; Sear 871. NearlyVery Fine and scarce, surface deposit in upper obverse field. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


460 Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Martina. follis or 40nummi (4.92g), Cyprus (Constantia?), 3rd. officina, 626/7 (reg-nal year 17). Facing stg. figures of Heraclius, Heraclius Con-stantine, and Martina, the senior emperor in center, eachholding gl. cr. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XUII, KVPP inex. DOC 184a; MIB 198; Sear 849. Good Very Fine/very fine,with green-brown patina, an excellent example of this veryscarce issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


461 Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Martina (?). follis or 8pentanummia (8.98g), Cherson, 616-24. Heraclius, on l., andHeraclius Constantine, shorter, on r., both stg. facing, eachwearing crown and chlamys and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large H (=8) to r. of which stands Martina (?) facing, holding long P-headed cross. DOC 311; MIB 265; Sear 926. Very Fine for theissue and extremely rare. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200


462 PERSIAN OCCUPATION OF EGYPT, 618-628. dodecanum-mium or 12 nummi (15.12g), Alexandria. Facing crowned bustof the Sassanid king Khusru II between large star and crescent,the crown surmounted by cross within crescent. Rev. Large I Bwith cross potent on globus between, ALEZ in ex. DOC 192;MIB 202a; Sear 856. Good Very Fine with brown patina, ahandsome example of this rare and interesting issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


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463 Constans II, 641-668. Gold Solidus (4.4g), Constantinople, 1stofficina. 641-2. Small crowned bust facing, beardless, wearingchlamys and holding gl. cr. Rev. VICTORIA AVGU A, crosspotent on three steps, CONOB beneath. Cf. DOC (Heraclonas) 1(officina not recorded); MIB 3a; Sear 936. Virtually Mint Stateand very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900

The Christov Family Collection Leu77 (2000), lot 814, The Christov Family Collection.

464 Two Gold Solidi of different types minted under Constans II,641-668. Grades are Choice Very Fine. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $375 - 475

465 Constans II, 641-668. Gold Solidus (4.38g), Carthage, 5thindiction = 646/7. Blundered rev. legend ends D E. DOC 108.2;MIB 57; Sear 1030. Nearly Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


466 Constans II, 641-668.. Facing busts of Constans and Constan-tine IV, Constans wears plumed helmet. Reverse: Cross potenton three steps between Heraclius and Tiberius. S-964. NGCgraded Uncirculated. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 350

467 Constans II, 641-668. Gold Solidus (4.49 g) minted at Constan-tinople. Crowned bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Reverse:Cross potent on three steps. D.O. 3; S. 940. Lightly brushed.About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

468 Constans II, 641-668. AR Hexagram minted at Constantinople.Facing bust of Constans II, holding a globus cruciger. Reverse:Cross potent on globe above three steps. D.O. 48; R. 1540; S. 989.Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

469 Constans II and Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius,641-668. Silver Hexagram (6.45g). Constantinople. Another, allas previous. DOC 57; MIB 152; Sear 998. Fine, but with serioussurface flaws affecting the design on both sides. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


470 Constans II, 641-668. Silver Hexagram (5.65g), Constantinople.641-2. Small crowned bust facing, beardless, wearing chlamysand holding gl. cr. Rev. DEUS ADIUTA ROMANIS, crosspotent on globe above three steps. Cf. DOC (Heraclonas) 4; MIB142; Sear 988. Very Fine, reverse fine, and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900

The Christov Family Collection Lanz (2002), lot 921, The Christov Family Collection.

471 Constans II, 641-668. follis or 40 nummi (13.8g), Carthage, 643-7. Crowned beardless bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev. Largecross dividing XX - XX, CRTG in ex. DOC 137 = BMC 310; MIB192; Sear 1054. Nearly Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700



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472 Constans II, 641-668. follis or 40 nummi (12.62g), Carthage,643-7. Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC 137 = BMC310; MIB 192; Sear 1054. Fine plus with brown patina and veryrare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


473 Constans II, 641-668. follis or 40 nummi (5.5g), Syracuse, c.651. Crowned bust facing with long beard, holding gl. cr. Rev.Large M, monogram above, SCL below. DOC 311; MIB 265; Sear926. Extremely Fine with dark brown patina, splendid por-trait, overstruck as usual. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325

Triton VIII (2005), lot 1383, The Christov Family Collection.

474 Constans II, 641-668. decanummium or 10 nummi (2.41g), Car-thage, 641-2. Crowned beardless bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev.Large I between two stars, four pellets in field. DOC 136 = Tol-stoi 223 = Sabatier 55; MIB 200 (also citing a specimen from theUniversity of Michigan excavation at Carthage); Sear 1063.Nearly Extremely Fine with dark green patina and extremelyrare, possibly only the third known specimen and probablythe finest. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


475 Constans II and Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius,659-668. follis or 40 nummi (7.48g). Ravenna, 662/3 (regnalyear 22). Crowned facing busts of Constans, with long beard, onl., and Constantine IV, shorter and beardless, on r. Rev. Large mbetween facing stg. figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, AN XXIIabove, RAV in ex. Cf. DOC 207 = BMC 402; MIB 225; Sear 1139.Good very fine and rare with dark green patina, doublestruck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


476 Constantine IV, 668-685. Gold Tremissis (1.42 g) minted atConstantinople. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right ofConstantine IV. Reverse: Cross potent on base. D.O. 17; S. 1162.Wavy flan. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 225

Ex Malter XLVII (4 II 92), lot 441.

477 Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or40 nummi (19.57g), Constantinople, 4th. officina, 668-73.Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet and cuir. and holding gl.cr. Rev. Large M between Heraclius and Tiberius stg. facing,each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. DOC28d; MIB 77; Sear 1173. Extremely Fine with smooth brownpatina, a splendid example of this celebrated revival of theheavy follis coinage of Justinian. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800

Triton VII (2004), lot 1106, The Christov Family Collection.

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478 Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or40 nummi (18.53g), Constantinople, 2nd. officina, 668-73.Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet and cuir. and holding gl.cr. Rev. Large M between Heraclius and Tiberius stg. facing,each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. DOC28b; MIB 77; Sear 1173. Nearly Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


479 Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or40 nummi (19.89g), Constantinople, 5th. officina, 673. Beard-less bust facing, wearing helmet and cuir. and holding speardiagonally over r. shoulder. Rev. Large M between Heracliusand Tiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamysand holding gl. cr. DOC 29 var. (this officina not recorded); MIB77; Sear 1174. Nearly Very Fine/fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


480 Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or40 nummi (16.1g), Constantinople, 1st. officina, 674-81. Hel-meted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard,holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between Heraclius andTiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamys andholding gl. cr. DOC 31a = Tolstoi 71; MIB 80; Sear 1176. VeryFine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900


481 Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or40 nummi (3.52g), Ravenna, 681 (regnal. year 28). Helmetedand cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holdingspear and shield. Rev. Large M between Heraclius and Tiberiusstg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl.cr., [ANNO] / [X]XVIII above, theta beneath, RAV in ex. DOC86-91 var. (this date not recorded); MIB 117 (citing specimen inMuseo Civico, Bologna); Sear 1239. Fine/good fine with roughgreen patina, very rare (possibly only the second known spec-imen with this date). Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


POSSIBLY UNIQUE 30 NUMMI

482 Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681.three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (12.81g). Constantinople,5th officina, 668-73. Beardless bust facing, wearing helmetand cuir. and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large L (= 30) betweenHeraclius and Tiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wear-ing chlamys and holding gl. cr. DOC 34 var. (this officinanot recorded); MIB 82 var.; Sear 1178 var. Fine and veryrare, dark patina, possibly a unique variant with this offi-cina mark. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,800 - 2,200



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483 Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. half fol-lis or 20 nummi (9.81g), Constantinople. 5th officina, 673/4(regnal year 20). Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet andcuir. and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large K (= 20) between ANNOand mint mark. DOC 35b; MIB 83; Sear 1179.

The Greek letter-numeral "K" serves as both the mark of valueand the regnal date. Very Fine and very rare, only two otherspecimens recorded from this officina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


484 Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. half fol-lis or 20 nummi (11.71g), Constantinople. 1st officina, 673/4(regnal year 20). Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet andcuir. and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large K (= 20) between ANNOand mint mark. DOC 35a; MIB 83; Sear 1179. Nearly Very Fineand very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


485 Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. half fol-lis or 20 nummi (3.16g), Rome. Crowned beardless bust facing,holding spear. Rev. X / X between crowned facing busts of Her-aclius and Tiberius, Rom in ex. DOC 83; MIB 115; Sear 1234.Nearly Extremely Fine and rare with dark green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


486 Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (14.9g),Constantinople, 1st officina, 683/4 (regnal. Helmeted and cuir.bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holding spearand shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXX. DOC 32a =BMC 32; MIB 81; Sear 1177. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


487 Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (18.25g),Constantinople, 5th officina, 683/4 (regnal year 30). Helmetedand cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holdingspear and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXX. DOC32b; MIB 81; Sear 1177. Good Very Fine, date numerals some-what obscure. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


488 Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (13.8g),Constantinople, 3rd officina, 684/5 (regnal. year 31). Helmetedand cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holdingspear and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXXI.DOC 33b; MIB 81; Sear 1177. Fine, areas of erosion on obverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


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489 Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (14.33g),Constantinople, uncertain officina. 684/5 (regnal year 31). Hel-meted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard,holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO andXXXI. Cf. DOC 33; MIB 81; Sear 1177. Good fine, but badlydouble-struck and officina mark illegible. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


490 Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (4.66g),Ravenna, 683 (regnal year 30, 11th. indiction). Helmeted andcuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holdingspear and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXX, [IAabove], Q below, RAV in ex. Cf. DOC 92 = Tolstoi 132; MIB 118;Sear 1240. Good very fine and very rare with dark greenpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


2ND KNOWN FOLLIS OF JUSTINIAN II,FIRST REIGN, 685-695

491 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi(9.54g), Constantinople, 1st officina, 685/6 (regnal year 1).Crowned bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M betweenANNO and I. Berk 752.A; cf. DOC 18, MIB 44, and Sear1260, but no examples of year 1 noted. Very Fine andextremely rare, possibly only the second specimenknown, overstruck. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,000 - 1,200


492 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (4.33g),Carthage, c. 690-91. Crowned bust facing, holding g. cr. Rev.Large M, theta over delta above. DOC 32; MIB 55; Sear 1269.Good Very Fine and very rare, obverse a little weakly struck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


493 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (3.23g),Carthage, 694/5 (8th indiction). Justinian stg. facing, holding gl.cr. and akakia, between two monograms. Rev. Large Mbetween H / K and lambda, monogram above, mint markbelow. Cf. DOC 33 (citing Tolstoi 81); MIB 56; Sear 1270. VeryFine and very rare with dark brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


494 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (3.32g),Syracuse, c. 691-2. Justinian stg. facing, holding cross potent ontwo steps and gl. cr. Rev. Large M, monogram above, starbeneath, SCL in ex. DOC 60; MIB 67; Spahr 221; Sear 1300. Goodvery fine with dark patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


495 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (5.82g),Syracuse, c. 693-4. Justinian, in military attire, stg. facing, hold-ing spear and gl. cr., plant in r. field. Rev. Large M betweenmint name CVPA-KOVCI in two columns, monogram above,SCL in ex. DOC 61; MIB 71; Spahr 225; Sear 1301. Rare andExtremely Fine for the type with attractive green patina, over-struck on another follis type of this reign. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600



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496 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (4.55g),Syracuse, c. 693-4. Justinian, in military attire, stg. facing, hold-ing spear and gl. cr., plant in r. field. Rev. Large M betweenmint name CVPA-KOVCI in two columns, monogram above,SCL in ex. DOC 61; MIB 71; Spahr 225; Sear 1301. Rare andgood Very Fine with attractive green patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 550


497 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (4.7g), Syr-acuse, c. 695. Justinian enthroned facing, holding gl. cr. and aka-kia, star to r. Rev. Large M between two palms, monogramabove, SCL in ex. DOC 64; MIB 73; Spahr 222; Sear 1304. NearlyVery Fine and rare with dark brown patina, overstruck asusual. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


498 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. billon (?) three-quarter follisor 30 nummi (1.44g), Rome. No legend, beardless crowned bustfacing, holding gl. cr. Rev. XXX, Rom in ex. DOC 69 var. (mintmark retrograde); MIB 77; Spahr 222; Sear 1309. Extremely Finewith nice brown patina, struck on the square flan typical ofthis enigmatic series. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


499 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. half follis or 20 nummi(4.51g), Constantinople, officina and date. uncertain. Crownedbust facing, wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large Kbetween ANNO and [regnal year numeral]. Cf. DOC 20-25; MIB47; Sear 1262. Very Fine and rare, the types obscured by over-striking. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


500 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. half follis or 20 nummi(4.09g), Sardinia, c. 692-5. Crowned bust facing, wearing chla-mys and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large K with crosses on either sideand above, PAX beneath. DOC 39; MIB 63; Sear 1279. GoodVery Fine with dark patina, exceptionally fine example of thisrare issue. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600


POSSIBLY UNIQUE ½ FOLLIS OF JUSTINIAN II, FIRST REIGN, 685-695

501 Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. half follis or 20 nummi(1.94g), Syracuse. Crowned half-length bust facing, holdinggl. cr. Rev. Large K, monogram of Justinian below, smallerK to l. Unpublished, but cf. Calciati (MBBS) 44-5 for a follisprobably belonging to the same issue. Good very fine withdark patina, possibly unique. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,200 - 1,500


502 Leontius, 695-698. follis or 40 nummi (6.46g), Constantinople,1st officina, 695/6 (regnal year 1). Crowned bust facing,bearded, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large Mbetween ANNO and A (= regnal year 1), cross above, Abeneath, CON in ex. DOC 5a; MIB 32; Sear 1334. Good very finewith nice dark green patina, an unusually sharp striking andvery rare thus, overstruck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


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503 Leontius, 695-698. follis or 40 nummi (8.32g), Constantinople,1st officina. Crowned bust facing, bearded, wearing loros andholding gl. cr. Rev. Large M between ANNO and date numeral(both obscured by overstriking), cross above, A beneath, [CON]in ex. Cf. DOC 5a or 6; MIB 32; Sear 1334. Fine and rare. Estimated Value .................................................................. $325-UP


504 Leontius, 695-698. half follis or 20 nummi (3.49g), Constanti-nople, 3rd officina, 695/6 (regnal year 1. Crowned bust facing,bearded, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large Kbetween ANNO and A (= regnal year 1), cross above, gammabeneath. DOC 8b; MIB 33; Sear 1335. Very Fine and rare, irreg-ular flan as usual. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


505 Tiberius III, 698-705. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Constan-tinople. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing of Tiberius III,holding spear and shield. Reverse: Cross potent on three steps.D.O. 1; S. 1360. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 650


506 Tiberius III, 698-705. follis or 40 nummi (6.28g), Constantino-ple, 2nd officina, 701/2 (regnal year 4). Tiberius, in militaryattire, stg. facing, holding gl. cr. and long cross. Rev. Large Mbetween ANNO and regnal year delta (= 4). DOC 11; MIB 74;Sear 1367. Very Fine/fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


507 Tiberius III, 698-705. follis or 40 nummi (2.34g), Syracuse, c.698-701. No legend, crowned bust facing, holding diagonalspear and shield, star to l. Rev. Large M between two palms,monogram of Tiberius above, SCL in ex. DOC 32; MIB 79b; Sear1395. Nearly Very Fine and rare, struck on a square flan, darkpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


508 Tiberius III, 698-705. follis or 40 nummi (1.95g), Syracuse, c.701-5. No legend, Tiberius stg. facing, wearing long tunic andholding long cross and gl. cr. Rev. Large M between twocrosses, monogram of Tiberius above, star beneath, SCL in ex.DOC 33; MIB 80; Sear 1396. Good very fine and rare with nicegreen patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


509 Tiberius III, 698-705. half follis or 20 nummi (3.4g), Constanti-nople, 1st officina, 701/2 (regnal. year 4). Tiberius, in militaryattire, stg. facing, holding gl. cr. and long cross. Rev. Large Kbetween ANNO and regnal year delta (= 4). DOC 13; MIB 76;Sear 1369. Very Fine for the issue and very rare, overstruckprobably on a quartered follis of Constantine IV. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275



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510 Justinian II, second reign, 705-711. follis or 40 nummi (2.86g),Ravenna, 705/6 (regnal year 21). Crowned bust facing, wearingloros and holding cross potent and gl. cr. Rev. Large M betweenANNO and XXI, RAV beneath. DOC 23; MIB 54; Sear 1445.Fine/good very fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


511 Justinian II, second reign, 705-711. half follis or 20 nummi(4.43g), Constantinople, 1st officina. 705 (regnal year 20).Crowned bust facing, wearing loros and holding cross potentand gl. cr. Rev. Large K between ANNO and XX, A beneath.DOC 13a var.; MIB 44a; Sear 1429. Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


512 Justinian II and Tiberius, 705-711. follis or 40 nummi (3.5g),Constantinople, 3rd officina, 705. Facing crowned busts of Jus-tinian and Tiberius, holding between them long patriarchalcross on globus inscribed PAX. Rev. Large M between ANNOand XX, gamma beneath, CON in ex. DOC 11 bis.2 (citing BMC9); MIB 43; Sear 1428 ;}{f2fromanfcharset2. Good Very Fine andrare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


513 Justinian II and Tiberius, 705-711. follis or 40 nummi (4.3g),Syracuse. Crowned full-length figures of Justinian and Tiberiusstg. facing, each holding scepter or cross. Rev. Large M betweentwo stars, monogram of Justinian above, SCL in ex. DOC -; MIB52; Sear 1438. Good Very Fine/very fine with olive greenpatina, very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


STUNNING FOLLIS OF JUSTINIAN II AND TIBERIUS, 705-711

514 Justinian II and Tiberius, 705-711. follis or 40 nummi(3.46g), Ravenna, 706/7 (regnal year 22). Facing crownedbusts of Justinian and Tiberius, cross potent between them.Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXII, RAV beneath. Cf.DOC 24, MIB 55, and Sear 1446 (date obscure but inter-preted as year 21). Very Fine and very rare, an outstandingspecimen permitting an unequivocal reading of the reg-nal date. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,200 - 1,500

Triton X (2007), lot 846, The Christov Family Collection.

515 Philippicus, 711-713. follis or 40 nummi (2.71g), Constantino-ple, 1st officina, 711/12 (regnal year 1). Crowned bust facing,wearing loros and holding gl. cr. and eagle-tipped scepter. Rev.Large M between [ANNO] and I, A beneath, [CON] in ex. DOC9b; MIB 21; Sear 1455. Fine and very rare, overstruck on a follisof Justinian II and Tiberius. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


516 Philippicus, 711-713. follis or 40 nummi (2.94g), Constantino-ple, 2nd officina, 711/12 (regnal year 1). Crowned bust facing,wearing loros and holding gl. cr. and eagle-tipped scepter. Rev.Large M between [ANNO] and I, B beneath, [CON] in ex. DOC9b; MIB 21; Sear 1455. Very Fine and very rare, dark greenpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


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517 Philippicus, 711-713. follis or 40 nummi (2.85g), Constantino-ple, 2nd officina, 711/12 (regnal year 1. Another specimen, allas previous lot. DOC 9b; MIB 21; Sear 1455. Fair with poroussurfaces, very rare. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


518 Philippicus, 711-713. follis or 40 nummi (2.72g), Syracuse. Phi-lippicus stg. facing in military attire, holding eagle-tipped scep-ter and gl. cr. Rev. Large M between two stars, monogram ofPhilippicus above, SCL in ex. DOC -; MIB 24; Sear 1460A. VeryFine with dark green patina, very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


519 Philippicus, 711-713. half follis or 20 nummi (1.68g), Constan-tinople, 2nd officina, 711/12 (regnal. year 1). Crowned bust fac-ing, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. and eagle-tipped scepter.Rev. Large K between [ANNO] and I, B beneath. DOC 12; MIB22; Sear 1456. Nearly Very Fine and very rare, the types par-tially obscured by overstriking. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


520 Philippicus, 711-713. decanummium or 10 nummi (1.12g),Constantinople, 1st officina, 711/12 (regnal. year 1). Crownedbust facing, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. and eagle-tippedscepter. Rev. Large I between cross and I / A, [CON] in ex.DOC 13 var. (this officina not recorded); MIB 23; Sear 1457.Nearly Fine/fine and extremely rare, irregular flan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325

William Herbert Hunt Collection; ex Fehlhaber Collection The Chris-tov Family Collection.

521 Anastasius II, 713-715. follis or 40 nummi (3.65g), Constanti-nople, 2nd officina, 713/14 (regnal year. 1). Crowned bust fac-ing, holding gl. cr. and akakia, cross to r. Rev. Large M betweenANNO and [I]. DOC 8b; MIB 28; Sear 1469. Fine or better andvery rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


522 Anastasius II, 713-715. follis or 40 nummi (3.5g), Constantino-ple, 2nd officina, 713/14 (regnal year 1. Another specimen, allas previous lot, but the regnal date is legible. DOC 7 var. (thisofficina not recorded); MIB 28; Sear 1469. Nearly Fine/fine andvery rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


523 Anastasius II, 713-715. follis or 40 nummi (4.19g), Constanti-nople, 3rd officina, 713/14 (regnal year. 1). Crowned bust fac-ing, holding gl. cr. and akakia, cross to r. Rev. Large M between[ANNO] and I. DOC 7b; MIB 28; Sear 1469. Good fine, darkpatina and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 350


524 Anastasius II, 713-715. follis or 40 nummi (2.7g), Syracuse.Crowned bust facing, holding gl. cr. and akakia, cross to r. Rev.Large M between two palms, monogram of Anastasius above,SCL in ex. DOC 13; MIB 31; Spahr 290; Sear 1474. Good veryfine with dark patina and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700



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525 Anastasius II, 713-715. follis or 40 nummi (1.77g), Syracuse.Anastasius stg. facing, wearing crown and loros and holdingspear and gl. cr. Rev. Large M between C-P, monogram ofAnastasius above, SCL in ex. DOC -; MIB 33; Spahr 291; Sear1475. Almost Extremely Fine/very fine with dark patina andvery rare, irregular flan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


526 Anastasius II, 713-715. follis or 40 nummi (3.5g), Syracuse.Anastasius stg. facing, wearing crown and loros and holdingscepter or spear and gl. cr. Rev. Large M between [C-P, mono-gram of Anastasius above], SCL in ex. DOC -; MIB 33; Spahr291; Sear 1475. Good very fine with dark patina and very rare;overstruck, possibly on the initial issue of the same reign(crowned facing bust clearly visible on reverse). Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


527 Anastasius II, 713-715. half follis or 20 nummi (1.21g), Con-stantinople 3rd officina, 713/14 (regnal. year 1). Crowned bustfacing, holding gl. cr. and akakia, cross to r Rev. Large Kbetween ANNO and I, gamma beneath. DOC 9; MIB 29; Sear1470. Very Fine for this very rare type, traces of undertype onreverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


528 Anastasius II, 713-715. half follis or 20 nummi (1.66g), Con-stantinople, uncertain officina, 713/14 (regnal year 1). Anotherspecimen, all as previous lot, but officina mark illegible. DOC 9;MIB 29; Sear 1470. Very Fine for this very rare type, irregularflan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 175


529 Theodosius III, 715-717. follis or 40 nummi (2.72g), Syracuse.Crowned bust facing, wearing loros and holding spear overshoulder and gl. cr. Rev. Large M between two palms, mono-gram of Theodosius above, theta beneath, SCL in ex. DOC 9;MIB 16; Spahr 293; Sear 1496. Good Very Fine with greenpatina and very rare, traces of undertype. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


LEO III ALONE, 717-720. FOLLIS OR40 NUMMI, SYRACUSE

530 Leo III alone, 717-720. follis or 40 nummi (2.49g), Syra-cuse. Leo III stg. facing, wearing helmet and loros andholding scepter or spear and gl. cr. Rev. Large M betweentwo palms, monogram of Leo SCL in ex. DOC 52; MIB 30;Spahr 297; Sear 1529. Nearly Extremely Fine/good veryfine with nice dark patina, struck on an unusually largerectangular flan, an outstanding example of this rare type. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,200 - 1,500


531 Leo III and Constantine V, 720-741. follis or 40 nummi (3.9g),Constantinople, 1st officina, c. 725-32. Crowned bust of Leo IIIfacing, holding gl. cr. and akakia. Rev. Large M between ANNand XX, A beneath, surmounted by similar crowned bust ofConstantine V above horizontal line, DOC 31a; Sear 1514.Nearly Very Fine with dark patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


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532 Leo III and Constantine V, 720-741. follis or 40 nummi (3.78g),Syracuse. Facing crowned busts of Leo III (on l.) and Constan-tine V, each holding gl. cr. and akakia. Rev. Large M between BKwN and [CTA], monogram of Leo above, SCL in ex. DOC 53;Spahr 317; Sear 1529A. Good very fine with olive green patina,extremely rare - probably one of only half a dozen known. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


533 Leo III and Constantine V, 720-741. half follis or 20 nummi(4.65g), Constantinople, c. 720-21. Crowned bust of Leo III fac-ing, holding gl. cr. and akakia. Rev. Large K between ANNOand X[X], surmounted by similar crowned bust of ConstantineV above horizontal line, DOC 32; Sear 1518. Very Fine and rarewith brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


EXTREMELY RARE CONSTANTINE V, 741-775. FOLLIS , RAVENNA

534 Constantine V, 741-775. follis or 40 nummi (1.02g),Ravenna, 741/2 (regnal year 1). Facing crowned busts ofConstantine V (on l.) and Leo III (deceased), cross above.Rev. Large M between [ANNO] and I, cross above, [RA]Vbeneath. DOC -; Ranieri (La Monetazione di RavennaAntica) 829; Sear -. Very Fine with green patina, extremelyrare. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,200 - 1,500


535 Constantine V, 741-775. half follis or 20 nummi (1.59g), Con-stantinople, 1st officina. Crowned bust of Constantine V fac-ing, holding gl. cr. and akakia. Rev. Large K between XXX andNNN, cross to r., [A] beneath. DOC 7b var. (cross above K); Sear1558. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


536 Leo IV, 775-780. solidus struck in bronze (4.08g, possibly orig-inally gilded), Rome(time of Pope. Hadrian I). Crowned bustfacing, wearing chlamys and holding cross potent in r. handwhich is stretched across his chest. Rev. Cross potent on threesteps, A in l. field, star in r., CON B below. DOC (Leo III) 98;Ricotti Prina 149. Sear (Leo III) 1537A. Very Fine and extremelyrare, slight traces of gilding to right of emperor's crown. Estimated Value ............................................................ $800 - 1,000


537 Leo IV and Constantine VI, 776-780. follis or 40 nummi(5.57g), Constantinople, c. 778-80. Leo IV and Constantine VIseated facing on double throne, each crowned and wearingchlamys. Rev. Facing crowned busts of the deceased Leo III andConstantine V, each wearing loros, M / A between X and Nbeneath exergual line. DOC 6; Sear 1587. Very Fine or better, amost attractive example of a follis from the middle years ofthe iconoclast period. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175



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538 Constantine VI and Irene, 780-797. follis or 40 nummi (2.93g),Constantinople, c. 780-90. Facing crowned busts of ConstantineVI and his mother, the emporer wearing chlamys and holdinggl. cr., the empress wearing loros and holding crusiform scep-ter. Rev. Facing crowned busts of deceased Leo III, ConstantineV and Leo IV, eaach wearing chlamys, M/A between X and Nbeneath. Extremely Fine, with very dark green patina whichhas been partially removed below inscription on reverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 600


539 Constantine VI and Irene, 780-797. follis or 40 nummi (3.16g),Constantinople, c. 780-90. Another specimen, all as previouslot, but Irene also holds gl. cr. in her r. hand. DOC 5; Sear 1597.Nearly Very Fine and very scarce with brown patina, surfacedeposits affecting some of the details of the design. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


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540 Irene, 797-802. Gold Solidus (4.31g), Constantinople. EIRINH bASILISSH, crowned bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and holding gl. cr.and cruciform scepter. Rev. Same as obverse, but with X at end of legend. DOC 1c; Sear 1599. Extremely Fine and rare. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $6,000 - 7,000


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OUTSTANDING FOLLIS OF IRENEALONE, 797-802

541 Irene alone, 797-802. follis or 40 nummi (5.46g), Constanti-nople. Crowned bust facing, wearing loros and holding gl.cr. and cruciform scepter. Rev. Large M between XXX andNNN, cross above, A below. DOC 2; Sear 1600. Good veryfine with smooth dark green patina, an unusually niceexample of this rare and interesting issue. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,200 - 1,500

Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 136, The Christov Family Collec-tion.

542 Nicephorus I and Stauracius, 803-811. follis or 40 nummi(4.63g), Constantinople. No legend, Facing crowned busts ofNicephorus I and his son, each wearing chlamys, cross above.Rev. Large M between XXX and NNN, cross above, A beneath.DOC 5; Sear 1607. Very Fine or better with dark patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


543 Michael I alone, 811. follis or 40 nummi (4.27g), Constantino-ple. Crowned bust facing, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. andcruciform scepter. Rev. Large M between XXX and NNN, crossabove, A beneath. DOC (Michael II) 7; Sear 1617. Nearly VeryFine and very scarce. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


544 Leo V alone, 813. follis or 40 nummi (5.88g), Constantinople.Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding crosspotent and akakia. Rev. Large M between XXX and NNN, crossabove, A beneath. DOC 6; Sear 1629. Nearly Very Fine and veryscarce. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


545 Leo V and Constantine, 813-820. follis (5.68g), Syracuse. Nolegend, Facing crowned busts of Leo V and his son, each wear-ing chlamys, cross above. Rev. Large lambda and kappa, crossabove. DOC 19a; Sear 1635. Extremely Fine with smooth darkbrown patina, an exceptional specimen. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


546 Michael II and Theophilus, 820-829. Silver Miliaresion(1.77g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 6; Sear1641. Fine, with minor edge damage. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


547 Basil I, 867-886. follis (7.33g), Constantinople. Basil seated fac-ing on elaborate throne, holding labarum and akakia. Rev.Imperial inscription in four lines across field. DOC 12; Sear1709. Extremely Fine, with very dark green patina which hasbeen partially removed below inscription on reverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 600



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548 Leo VI and Alexander, 886-912. follis (9.13g), Constantinople.Leo VI and his brother seated facing on double throne, eachwearing crown and loros and holding between them labarum.Rev. Imperial inscription in four lines across field. DOC 6; Sear1730. Nearly Extremely Fine with nice brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


549 Constantine VII and Zoe, 914-919. follis (5.66g), Constantino-ple. Facing crowned busts of Constantine VII and his mother,holding between them long patriarchal cross, the emperorwearing loros, the empress clad in chlamys. Rev. Imperialinscription in five lines across field. DOC 22; Sear 1758. VeryFine with brown patina, some light tooling. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


550 Romanus I, 920-944. follis (6.96g), Constantinople, c. 931-44.Crowned bust facing, wearing richly jeweled chlamys andholding transverse labarum and gl. cr. Rev. Imperial inscriptionin four lines across field. DOC 25a; Sear 1760. Good ExtremelyFine with rich brown patina, a magnificent example of thisattractive type. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900


551 Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.38g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Christ, wearingnimbus and holding book of Gospels. Reverse: Crowned, facingbust of Constantine, holding cruciform scepter and globus cru-citer. D.O. 3; S. 1830. A little roughness at edge on both sides.Lustrous, Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 350

552 Constantine X, 1059-1067. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.36 g)minted at Constantinople. Christ seated on throne, raisingright hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels. Reverse:Constantine standing, holding labarum and globus cruciger.D.O. 1; S. 1847. Natural mint flaw on outer edge at eight o'clockof reverse. Well struck; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 350


553 Romanus IV and Eudocia, with Michael VII, Constantius andAndronicus, 1068-1071. Gold Histamenon. Nomisma (4.31g),Constantinople Similar to previous, but on obv. the threeemperors stand on a single dais instead of individual footstools.DOC 2; Sear 1861. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

The Christov Family Collection CNG 63 (2003), lot 1682, The Chris-tov Family Collection.

554 Michael VII, 1071-1078. Silver two-thirds Miliaresion (pierced1.21g), Constantinople. Nimbate bust of the Virgin facing,holding before her circular medallion of the infant Christ withcross behind head. Rev. Inscription of Michael in five linesacross field. DOC 9; Sear 1876A. Fine and very rare, piercednear edge at 10 o'clock. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


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555 Michael VII, 1071-1078. Gold (pale metal) Histamenon Nomi-sma (4.34 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Christ,wearing nimbus and holding book of Gospels. Reverse:Crowned, facing bust of Michael, holding labarum and globuscruciter. D.O. 2a; S. 1868. Nicely struck, with some luster pres-ent; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300

556 Michael VII and Maria, 1071-1078. Gold Tetarteron Nomisma(pale metal 4.04g), Constantinople. Nimbate bust of the Virginfacing, holding before her circular medallion of the infant Christwith cross behind head. Rev. Crowned half-length figures ofMichael, wearing loros (on l.), and his wife, wearing jeweledrobe with broad collar (on r.), holding between them long crosswith terminal pellets to arms and X on shaft. DOC 4; Sear 1871.Good Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600


557 Michael VII, 1071-1078. half follis (4.62g), Constantinople.Facing bust of Christ, holding book of Gospels, cross behindhead., stars in field to l. and to r. Rev. Crowned bust of Michaelfacing, wearing loros and holding labarum and gl. cr. DOC 15;Sear 1880A. Very Fine with brown patina, circular surfaceflaw on obverse below Christ's right jaw; an excellent exam-ple of this extremely rare and interesting issue, seemingly thelast fraction of the follis to be produced by the Byzantinemint. Estimated Value ............................................................ $900 - 1,200


558 Nicephorus Bryennius, pretender, 1077-8. follis (6.94g), uncer-tain mint. Bust of Christ facing, nimbate and with cross behindhead., holding scroll. Rev. Patriarchal cross on two steps, C - [B]/ N - [B] in field above and below. DOC 1a; Sear 1890A (attrib-uted to Nicephorus Basilacius, following Hendy). Fine/veryfine with dark patina, very rare.

In 1077 Nicephorus Bryennius, Duke of Dyrrhachium, decidedto try and overthrow the weak regime of Michel VII. The gen-eral Nicephorus Basilacius was sent against him, but the twoNicephori combined forces and Basilacius took possession ofThessalonica while Bryennius advanced on the capital. How-ever, in the meantime Michael's weak regime had already beentoppled by a third Nicephorus (Botaniates). The new emperordespatched the general Alexius Comnenus against the two reb-els and he quickly overcame their uprising, leaving NicephorusIII in full control of the Empire. Estimated Value ............................................................ $900 - 1,200


559 Nicephorus Basilacius, pretender, 1078. follis (7.23g), Thessa-lonica. NIKHFORO BAC, Half-length bust of Christ facing,nimbate and with cross behind head., holding book of Gospels,A in lower r. field. Rev. Patriarchal cross on base, IC - [XC] / NI- KA in field above and below. Cf. DOC III, pp. 705-6 (Anony-mous Class N) = Sear 1903A; Grierson ("Nicephorus Bryenniusor Nicephorus Basilacius?") in Numismatic Circular 1976, pp. 2-3, type c; Bland ("A Follis of Nicephorus Basilacius?") in Numis-matic Chronicle 1992, pp. 175-7 and pl. 36, B. Good very finewith dark green patina, overstruck (undertype uncertain),extremely rare (less than 10 specimens known) and of greathistorical interest; obverse legend unusually distinct, possi-bly the finest specimen known. Estimated Value ............................................................ $800 - 1,200



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560 Nicephorus Basilacius, pretender, 1078. follis (8.29g), Thessa-lonica. Another specimen, all as previous lot, but the obversetype obscured by overstriking on an anonymous follis of ClassD (?), the reverse distinct. Fine/good fine, extremely rare (lessthan 10 specimens known) and of great historical interest. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


561 Nicephorus Basilacius, pretender, 1078. follis (8.06g), Thessa-lonica. Another specimen, all as previous two lots, the typesdistinct but showing much wear through long circulation.Nearly Fine, extremely rare (less than 10 specimens known)and of great historical interest. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


562 Alexius I and Irene with John II, 1081-1118. Billon AspronTrachy Nomisma (2.8g), Thessalonica. 1092/3, on the occasionof the coronation of Alexius'son, John II. Christ, wearing nim-bus cr., on r., holding book of Gospels and crowning with his r.hand stg. figure of John II facing, on l., wearing loros and hold-ing labarum and gl. cr. Rev. Facing crowned figures of Alexius,on l., and his wife Irene on r., each wearing loros and holdingbetween them long patriarchal cross, Alexius also holding aka-kia. DOC 27; Hendy pl. 6, 11; Sear 1916. Fine/very fine, rare andinteresting, the obverse weakly struck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900


563 Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Hista-menon Nomisma (electrum or silver, 4.39g). Thessalonica1082-7. Similar to previous, but instead of labarum St. Deme-trius presents to the emperor a patriarchal cross resting on glo-bus and two steps. DOC 5a; Hendy pl. 1, 10-12; Sear 1905. GoodVery Fine and very rare, obverse a little weakly struck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


564 Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Miliare-sion (billon, concave fabric, 1.88g). Constantinople The Virginstg. facing on footstool, nimbate and with her hands uplifted(orans), inscription around "May the Mother of God help yourservant". Rev. Alexius, crowned and wearing military attire,stg. facing, holding long cross and resting on hilt of sheathedsword, dot below his r. elbow. DOC 10; Hendy pl. 2, 13; Sear1897. Fair to Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


565 Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Hista-menon Nomisma (electrum or silver, flan. chipped (4.10g)1082-7. Christ, wearing nimbus cr., seated facing on square-backed throne, holding book of Gospels, double border. Rev.Crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing jeweled chlamys andholding gl. cr. in l. hand and sceptre with pellet on shaft andsurmounted by star ornament in r., double border. DOC 2b;Hendy pl. 1, 4; Sear 1893. Good very fine and rare, toned, edgechipped at 4-5 o'clock. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


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566 Alexis I, 1081-1118 (Post-Reform Coinage, 1092-1118). BillonAspron Trachy Nomisma (3.92g). Philippopolis (?) Christseated facing on backless throne, wearing nimbus cr. and hold-ing book of Gospels. Rev. Crowned figure of Alexius stg. facing,wearing loros and holding labarum and gl. cr. DOC 31b; Hendypl. 7, 8-9; Sear 1936. Fair/very fine and rare, the obverse weaklystruck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


567 Alexis I, 1081-1118 (Post-Reform Coinage, 1092-1118). BillonAspron Trachy Nomisma (4.06g). Constantinople Another, allas previous. DOC 25; Hendy pl. 7, 2-4; Sear 1918. Fine/nearlyvery fine, of good silver appearance, the obverse weaklystruck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


568 Alexis I, 1081-1118 (Post-Reform Coinage, 1092-1118). BillonAspron Trachy Nomisma (4.55g). Constantinople Christseated facing on square-backed throne, wearing nimbus cr. andholding book of Gospels. Rev. Crowned bust of Alexius facing,wearing jeweled chlamys and holding long cross and gl. cr.DOC 25; Hendy pl. 7, 2-4; Sear 1918. Fine/very fine, of good sil-ver appearance and unusually high weight, the obverseweakly struck. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


569 Alexis I, 1081-1118. billon pre-reform trachy nomisma (3.3g),Thessalonica, 1087-92. Nimbate bust of Christ facing. holdingbook of Gospels. Rev. Stg. figures of St. Demetrius r., nimbateand in military attire, on l., and Alexius I facing, crowned andwearing loros, on r., the saint presenting to the emperor longpatriarchal cross on steps. DOC 5b; Sear 1905. Fine and rare. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


570 Alexius I, 1081-1118. billon one-third miliaresion (0.84g), Con-stantinople, 1081-92. Half-length figure of the Virgin facing,orans. Rev. Imperial inscription in four lines across field. DOC12; Sear 1899. Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


571 Alexis I Comnenus, 1081-1118. half tetarteron (1.3g), Thessa-lonica (?). Nimbate bust of the Virgin facing. Rev. Crownedbust of Alexius facing, wearing chlamys and holding labarumand gl. cr. DOC 44; Sear 1934. Only Fair, but an extremely raredenomination. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


572 John II, 1118-1143. gold hyperpyron (4.23g), Thessalonica. KEROHQEI, Christ enthroned facing, r. hand raised in benedic-tion, holding book of Gospels in l. Rev. Facing half-length bustsof John II, crowned and wearing loros, and the Virgin, nimbate,holding between them long patriarchal cross. Unlisted variantwith inscription on the obv. and abbreviated legends on the rev.Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400



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573 John II, 1118-1143. Electrum Aspron Trachy (4.42 g) minted atConstantinople. Christ seated on throne, raising right hand inbenediction; in left, book of Gospels. Reverse: John and St.George standing, holding patriarchal cross. Hendy plate 10, 3-4;R. 2098; S. 1942. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


574 Manuel I, 1143-1180. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.41g),Constantinople. 1167-80. Another, all as previous, but theemperor's collar has eight jewels. DOC 1e.3; Hendy pl. 12, 10-11; Sear 1956. Extremely Fine, very neatly engraved dies. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600


575 Isaac Comnenus, Usurper in Cyprus, 1184-1191. billon trachy(4.65g), secondary mint (Limassol or. Famagusta). The Virgin,orans, stg. facing. Rev. Crowned figure of Isaac stg. facing ondais, holding long cross and gl. cr. manus Dei above. DOC 4;Sear 1995. Extremely Fine and extremely rare, with smoothdark patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


576 Isaac Comnenus, Usurper in Cyprus, 1184-1191. tetarteron(2.05g), secondary mint (Limassol or. Famagusta). Christenthroned facing, his r. hand raised in benediction, holdingscroll in l. Rev. The Virgin stg. facing, on r., crowning Isaac whowears loros and holds cruciform scepter and akakia. DOC 10a;Sear 1998. Good Very Fine with dark brown patina andextremely rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


577 Isaac Comnenus, Usurper in Cyprus, 1184-1191. tetarteron(2.97g), secondary mint (Limassol or. Famagusta). Anotherspecimen, all as previous lot. DOC 10a; Sear 1998. Fine, withgreen-brown patina, flan slightly bent, extremely rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


578 Isaac II, 1185-1195. Electrum Aspron Trachy (3.73 g) minted atConstantinople. The Virgin enthroned facing. Reverse: Isaacbeing crowned by the Archangel Michael. BMC 12; cf. Hendyplate 20.5; S. 2002. Choice Very Fine for issue, with a particu-larly sharp reverse legend. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300

579 Isaac II, 1185-1195. Electrum Aspron Trachy (3.32 g) minted atConstantinople. The Virgin enthroned facing. Reverse: Isaacand the Archangel Michael standing, facing. Hendy plate 20,528; S. 2002. Normal small faults for issue. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 225


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580 Theodore Mancaphas, usurper in Philadelphia, 1188-1189. bil-lion trachy (4.28g), Philadelphia. Christ stg. facing, his r. handraised in benediction, holding book of Gospels in l. Rev. Theo-dore stg. facing, wearing crown and jeweled loros and holdinglong patriarchal cross with both hands. DOC 2; Grierson 1127.Very Fine for the type and very rare, light brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


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581 Empire of Nicaea. John III, Ducas (Vatatzes), 1221-1254. GoldHyperpyron Nomisma (4.22 g) minted at Magnesia. Christenthroned. Reverse: John standing left, being crowned by theVirgin. Cf. D.O. 6a; S. 2073. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 275

582 John III, Ducas (Vatatzes), 1221-1254. Gold HyperpyronNomisma (3.69 g) minted at Magnesia. Christ enthroned.Reverse: John standing left, being crowned by the Virgin. Cf.D.O. 5; S. 2073. Light graffiti at edges. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200

583 John III, Ducas (Vatatzes), 1221-1254. Gold HyperpyronNomisma (4.33g), Magnesia. 1232-54. Christ seated facing onbackless throne, wearing nimbus cr., raising r. hand in benedic-tion and holding book of Gospels. Rev. Facing stg. figures ofJohn, on l., and the Virgin, nimbate, on r., the emperor wearingdivitision and loros and holding labarum and akakia, the Virgincrowning the emperor with her r. hand. DOC 5; Hendy pl. 32, 3-5; Sear-Bendall 2073. Good very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


584 John III Ducas-Vatatzes, 1222-1254. billion trachy (3.7g), Thes-salonica, c. 1249/50-54. Nimbate bust of St. George facing, inmilitary attire, holding spear and shield. Rev. Half-length fig-ures of John III, on l., and St. Demetrius, on r., holding betwe.Nearly Extremely Fine and rare with dark brown patina, dou-ble-striking on obverse and areas of flatness on reverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


585 John III Ducas-Vatatzes, 1222-1254. billion trachy (2.43g),Thessalonica, c. 1249/50-54. Another specimen, all as previouslot. DOC 11; Sear-Bendall 2131. Very Fine or better and rarewith dark brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


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586 Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, 1224-1230. billion trachy (3.79g),Thessalonica. The Virgin enthroned facing, holding nimbatehead. of Christ. Rev. Theodore, on l., and St. Theodore, holdingsheathed sword, on r., both stg. facing, holding between themlong staff surmounted by cross within circle. DOC 6; cf. Sear-Bendall 2164 (misdescribed). Good very fine with dark brownpatina and struck on a full flan, rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


587 Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, 1224-1230. billion trachy (3.36g),Thessalonica. Nimbate bust of Christ Emmanuel, holdingscroll. Rev. Theodore, on l., and St. Demetrius, holding swordover shoulder, on r., both stg. facing, holding between themlong staff surmounted by cross within circle. DOC 4; Sear-Ben-dall 2161. Very Fine or better and rare, has been cleaned. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


588 Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, 1224-1230. billion trachy (3.78g),Thessalonica. Beardless Christ enthroned facing, r. hand raisedin benediction, l. hand raised and holding scroll. Rev. Theodore,on l., holding cruciform scepter and akakia, crowned by St.Demetrius, on r., holding sheathed sword. DOC 5; Sear-Bendall2162. Very Fine/good very fine with brown patina, rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


589 Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, 1224-1230. billion trachy (5.6g),Thessalonica. Christ enthroned facing, r. hand raised in bene-diction, holding book of Gospels in l. Rev. Theodore, on l., hold-ing labarum and receiving triple-towered castle from the handsof the Archangel Michael, on r., manus Dei above. DOC 7; Sear-Bendall 2165. Very Fine with dark patina and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


590 Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, 1224-1230. bronze half tetarteron(1.73g), Thessalonica. Half-length figure of St. Demetrius fac-ing, holding spear and shield. Rev. Theodore stg. facing, hold-ing gl. cr. and labarum. DOC 15a; Sear-Bendall 2173. Very Finewith dark patina and rare. Estimated Value ................................................................... $50 - 75


591 Manuel Comnenus-Ducas, 1230-1237. billion trachy (3.44g),Thessalonica. Nimbate bust of St. Demetrius facing. Rev. Fac-ing figure of Manuel on l. crowned by Christ stg. on r. DOC 3;Sear-Bendall 2177. Good Very Fine with dark brown patina,rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


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592 Manuel Comnenus-Ducas, 1230-1237. billion trachy (5.2g),Thessalonica. Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC 3;Sear-Bendall 2177. Very Fine with brown patina, rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


593 Manuel Comnenus-Ducas, 1230-1237. billion trachy (smallmodule, 1.7g), Thessalonica. Another specimen, all as previoustwo lots, but struck on a small flan. DOC 3; Sear-Bendall 2184.Good Very Fine with brown patina, rare. Estimated Value ................................................................... $40 - 60


594 Manuel Comnenus-Ducas, 1230-1237. billion trachy (1.85g),Thessalonica. Facing bust of the Virgin orans. Rev. St. Deme-trius (?) stg. facing, on r., holding spear and presenting patriar-chal cross on gl. to Manuel, on l., holding cruciform scepter.DOC 5; Sear-Bendall 2179. Very Fine and rare with light brownpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


595 Manuel Comnenus-Ducas, 1230-1237. billion trachy (2.89g),Thessalonica. Nimbate half-length figure of archangel Michaelfacing, wearing loros and holding drawn sword over r. shoul-der and sheath. Rev. Facing crowned figures of Manuel, on l.,and St. Constantine, on r., holding between them long patriar-chal cross. DOC 6; Sear-Bendall 2180. Extremely Fine for thetype with rich brown patina, very rare thus. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

LHS 97 (2006), lot 175, The Christov Family Collection.

596 John Comnenus-Ducas, 1237-1242. billion trachy (1.63g),Thessalonica. Winged bust of cherub (?) facing. Rev. Facing stg.figures of St. Demetrius, nimbate, on l., and John, crowned, onr., holding between them long staff with large letter B. Cf. DOC25 (obv.) and 12 (rev.); cf. Sear-Bendall 2210/2198. Very Fineand apparently an unpublished combination of obv. and rev.types. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


597 John Comnenus-Ducas, 1237-1242. billion trachy (1.71g),Thessalonica. Outstretched wing. Rev. Half-length figure ofJohn stg. facing, holding large banner with two crosses withincircles. DOC 31; Sear-Bendall 2217. Extremely Fine for the typewith brown patina, very rare thus. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400



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598 John Comnenus-Ducas, 1237-1242. billion trachy (1.57g),Thessalonica. Cross with pellet in each angle within crescent-shaped ornament (?). Rev. Half-length figure of John stg. facingbeneath arch flanked by towers. DOC 36; Sear-Bendall 2221.Nearly Extremely Fine and very rare with light brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


599 John Comnenus-Ducas, 1237-1242. billion trachy (0.8g), Thes-salonica. Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC 36; Sear-Bendall 2221. Good very fine and very rare with light brownpatina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


600 John Comnenus-Ducas, 1237-1242. billion trachy (1.46g),Thessalonica. Cross with star at each extremity. Rev. Crownedbusts of John, on l., and St. Demetrius, nimbate, on r., holdingbetween them staff surmounted by large fleur-de-lis. DOC 37;Sear-Bendall 2222. Nearly Extremely Fine and very rare withlight brown patina, important for providing the obversedescription for this type which is uncertain on the otherknown specimens. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


601 John Comnenus-Ducas, 1237-1242. bronze half tetarteron ?(0.96g), Thessalonica. Imperial inscription in four lines acrossfield. Rev. Cross potent on steps between IC and XC. DOC 13;Sear-Bendall 2224. Good Very Fine with green-brown patinaand very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


The Despotate of Epirus

602 The Despotate of Epirus. Michael II Angelus and John IIIVatatzes, 1248. billion trachy (3g), Arta (?). Stylized city-wallsand towers with gate. Rev. Facing stg. figure of John III, on r.,crowning similar figure of the despot Michael II, on l. DOC 3;Sear-Bendall 2247. Good very fine with brown patina and veryrare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


The Restored Byzantine Empire

603 Michael VIII, 1261-1282. Bronze Trachy Nomisma (2.98g),Thessalonica. Christ stg. facing on dais. Rev. Michael VIIIenthroned facing, holding labarum and plain gl. DOC 100-02;Sear-Bendall 2290. Nearly Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value ................................................................. $50 - 100


604 Michael VIII, 1261-1282. bronze trachy (2.17g), Thessalonica.The archangel Michael facing, holding spear. Rev. Half-lengthfigures of Michael VIII, on l., and St. Demetrius, on r., holdingbetween them long staff surmounted by cross within circle.DOC 147-50; Sear-Bendall 2297. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


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605 Michael VIII, 1261-1282. Bronze Trachy Nomisma (2.98g),Thessalonica. Large fleur-de-lis florencée. Rev. Michael stg. fac-ing, crowned and wearing loros and holding large cross andakakia, small lis florencée in l. field. DOC 187-90 (Class XV);PCPC 84; Bendall-Donald (Michael VIII) T. 16; Sear-Bendall2309. Very Fine for the issue and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


606 Michael VIII, 1261-1282. bronze trachy (2.12g), Thessalonica.Flower of eight petals. Rev. Facing half-length figures ofMichael VIII, on l., and the Virgin, nimbate, on r., holdingbetween them large patriarchal cross, two stars in upper field.DOC 152-4; Sear-Bendall 2311. Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


607 John II, 1280-1297. Silver Asper (2.56g). Obv. As previous. Rev.John stg. facing, crowned, holding labarum and gl. cr., threepellets on labarum shaft, three more in inner l. field, manus Deiin upper r. field. BMC pp. 274-5, 77-84.; Retowski 13 ff.; Sear-Bendall 2609. Very Fine, toned. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


608 Andronicus II, 1282-1328. bronze trachy (1.47g), Constantino-ple. Christ stg. facing between B - B. Rev. Andronicus IIenthroned facing, holding large patriarchal cross and akakia.DOC 573-4; Sear-Bendall 2341. Very Fine and rare, dark patina. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


609 Andronicus II, 1282-1328. bronze trachy (1.31g), Thessalonica.Two large wings. Rev. Half-length figure of Andronicus II fac-ing beneath canopy. DOC 745-8; Sear-Bendall 2385. Very Fine/good very fine and rare, dark brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


610 Andronicus II, 1282-1328. Bronze Trachy Nomisma (1.21g),Thessalonica. Half-length figure of St. Demetrius facing, nim-bate and in military attire, holding spear over l. shoulder, largeB in field to l. Rev. Winged figure of Andronicus stg. facing,crowned and wearing loros, holding model of the city of Thes-salonica in r. hand and scepter in l. DOC 849-51 (Class XLIV);PCPC 255; LPC p. 210, 11; Sear-Bendall 2370. Fine/very fine,rare and interesting. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


611 Andronicus II, 1282-1328. bronze trachy (1.54g), Thessalonica.Six-petaled flower. Rev. Andronicus II stg. facing, holding largeB in each hand. DOC 789-92; Sear-Bendall 2393. AboutExtremely Fine for the type and rare, smooth dark patina,irregular flan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800


612 Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. billion tornese(0.69g), Constantinople. Inscription around plain cross withincircle. Rev. Andronicus II and Michael IX stg. facing, holdinglong cross between them. DOC V, p. 148, 8 var; Sear-Bendall2409 var. Nearly Very Fine and extremely rare, possiblyunique. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800



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613 Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. bronze trachy(2.28g), Thessalonica. Cross with stars in upper angles and B'sin lower angles. Rev. Half-length figures of Andronicus II andMichael IX facing, holding large patriarchal cross betweenthem. DOC 774-7; PCPC 234; Sear-Bendall -. Nearly Very Fine/very fine and rare, dark patina, irregular flan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


614 Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (1.58g),Constantinople. Inscription within double border around fac-ing bust of Christ. Rev. Andronicus II and Michael IX stg. fac-ing, holding labarum between them. DOC 633-7 var. (emperorshold patriarchal cross between them); Sear-Bendall 2428 var.Nearly Very Fine and very rare with dark patina, apparently ahybrid type with reverse as DOC 647. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


615 Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (2.18g),Constantinople. Cross with star in each angle. Rev. Three-quar-ter length figures of Andronicus II and Michael IX facing, hold-ing labarum between them. DOC 655-8; Sear-Bendall 2431. VeryFine or better and rare, brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


616 Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (1.52g),Constantinople 130 1/2. Large N IE (= Indiction 13). Rev.Andronicus II and Michael IX stg. facing, holding labarumbetween them. DOC 698; Sear-Bendall 2446. Good fine andrare, areas of flatness in the striking. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


617 Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (2.15g),Constantinople 1302/3. Large NA (= Indiction 1). Rev. Andron-icus II and Michael IX stg. facing, holding long cross betweenthem. DOC 659-60; Sear-Bendall 2432. Very Fine and rare, darkgreen-brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


618 Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (2.02g),Constantinople. Cross pattée with small X at center, B in eachquarter (the two on r. reversed). Rev. Three-quarter length fig-ures of Andronicus II and Michael IX facing, holding labarumbetween them, AVTOKPATOPEC ROMAION within doubleborder. DOC 700; Sear-Bendall 2448. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


619 Andronicus III, 1328-1341. silver reduced basilikon (0.99g),Constantinople. Christ stg. facing on souppedion, B - B inupper field, 6-petaled flower in lower l. field, fleur-de-lis inlower r. Rev. St. Demetrius, nimbate, on l., and Andronicus III,crowned, on r., both stg. facing, the saint holding cross beforebreast, the emperor with l. hand on breast. DOC 871-3; Sear-Bendall 2473. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800

Triton V (2002), lot 2317, The Christov Family Collection.

620 Andronicus III, 1328-1341. assarion (2.1g), Constantinople.Half-length figure of St. George facing, holding spear andshield. Rev. Half-length figure of Andronicus III facing, wear-ing crown and chlamys and holding cruciform scepter and gl.cr. DOC 894-5; Sear-Bendall 2478. Nearly Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


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621 Andronicus III, 1328-1341. assarion (1.42g), Constantinople,1334/5. Large NB (= Indiction 2), stars above and below. Rev.Half-length figure of Andronicus III facing, wearing crown andloros and holding cruciform scepter and akakia. DOC 902-6;Sear-Bendall 2480. Very Fine for the type and with brownpatina, rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225

LHS 97 (2006), lot 299, The Christov Family Collection.

622 Andronicus III, 1328-1341. assarion (1.92g), Constantinople.Cross ancrée with X at center. Rev. Andronicus III stg. facing,wearing crown and loros and holding cruciform scepter. DOC908-12; Sear-Bendall 2481. Very Fine with dark patina and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


623 Andronicus III, 1328-1341. bronze trachy (1.47g), Thessa-lonica. St. Demetrius enthroned facing with sword acrossknees. Rev. Andronicus III stg. facing, holding fleur-de-lis andcruciform scepter, stars in field. DOC 929; Sear-Bendall 2487.Very Fine and very rare with dark patina. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


624 Andronicus III, 1328-1341. bronze trachy (1.36g), Thessa-lonica. Large Palaeologan monogram. Rev. Crowned figure ofAndronicus III facing, holding cruciform scepter and akakia.DOC -; Sear-Bendall 2494 (= LPC "Additions" 12). Very Fine orbetter with dark brown patina and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


625 John V, 1341-1391. assarion (2.02g), Thessalonica, 1341-7.Archangel Michael stg. facing. Rev. Andronicus III (deceased)stg. facing, on l., presenting much smaller figure of John V, onr., cross in circle and two stars in field, B to r. DOC 1191; Sear-Bendall 2501. Fine or better and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


626 John V, 1341-1391. assarion (2.48g), Thessalonica, 1365-9. St.Demetrius, in military attire, stg. facing with spear and shield,between two long crosses with three bars. Rev. John V stg. fac-ing, holding staff surmounted by cross in circle and model ofcity, large star to r. DOC -; PCPC 317; Sear-Bendall 2525. Goodvery fine with dark brown patina and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


627 John V, 1341-1391. assarion (2.26g), Thessalonica, 1365-9.Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC -; PCPC 317; Sear-Bendall 2525. Very Fine with green-brown patina and veryrare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325



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628 John V (?), 1341-1391., Æ 15 (follaro?), uncertain mint. Four B'sin the angles of a cross, also with triangle of pellets in three ofthe angles. Rev, Half-length crowned figure of emperor facing,holding cruciform scepter, omega in r. field. Bendall (A PrivateCollection of Palaeologan Coins) 384; Schlumberger (Numisma-tique de l'orient Latin) 24

This enigmatic type is regarded by Bendall as Palaeologanthough he does not attempt to assign it to a particular ruler,classifying it simply as "Sub-Byzantine". The present attributionis made with some hesitation by the cataloguer though the pres-ence of the omega in right field would seem to suggest that theemperor's name was Johannes, consequently making John V astrong candidate. Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


POSSIBLY FINEST KNOWN AR BASILIKON OF JOHN VAND VI

629 John V and John VI, 1347-1353. silver basilikon (1.03g),Constantinople. Christ stg. facing in mandorla. Rev. JohnV and John VI stg. facing side by side, each holdinglabarum-headed scepter. DOC -; Grierson 1326; Sear-Ben-dall 2528. Extremely Fine, toned and very rare, possiblythe finest known specimen. Estimated Value .................................................. $2,000 - 2,500


630 John VII, 1399-1403. silver half stavraton (3.71g), Constantino-ple. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, r. hand raised in benedic-tion, holding book of Gospels in l. Rev. Crowned and nimbatebust of John VII facing, pellet in l. and r. field. DOC 1342; Sear-Bendall 2562. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


631 John VIII, 1425-1448. Silver Stavraton (6.53g), Constantinople.Another, all as previous. DOC 1665-1714; PCPC 348; LPC p. 172,1; Sear-Bendall 2564. Nearly Very Fine, some flatness. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 325


632 John VIII, 1425-1448. Silver Stavraton (6.38g), Constantinople.Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holding book ofGospels, pellets within double border around. Rev. Nimbatebust of John facing, crowned and wearing maniakon, inscrip-tion in two lines around. DOC 1665-1714; PCPC 348; LPC p. 172,1; Sear-Bendall 2564. Fine/very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300


633 John VIII, 1425-1448. Silver half Stavraton (3.36g), Constanti-nople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holdingbook of Gospels, pellets within double border around. Rev.Nimbate bust of John facing, crowned and wearing maniakon,one-line inscription around. DOC 1751-86; PCPC 349; LPC p.172, 2; Sear-Bendall 2565. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300


634 John VIII, 1425-1448. Silver Half Stavraton (3.36g), Constanti-nople. Another, all as previous. DOC 1751-86; PCPC 349; LPCp. 172, 2; Sear-Bendall 2565. Good fine, irregular flan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300


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The Empire of Trebizond/Large Lots of Byzantine CoinageSession One - Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:00am

The Empire of Trebizond

635 Empire of Trebizond. George, 1266-1280. bronze trachy (3.3g).Nimbate half-length figure of St. George facing, in militaryattire. Rev. Facing stg. figures of George, on l., crowned andholding scepter and akakia, and St. Eugenius, on r., nimbateand holding long cross. Sear-Bendall 2606; Retowski 1. VeryFine and very rare, areas of corrosion on both sides. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


636 Theodora, c. 1285. silver asper (2.79g). St. Eugenius stg. facing,holding long cross. Rev. Theodora stg. facing, holding gl. cr.and resting l. hand on breast. Sear-Bendall 2618; BMCV 1.Retowski 1-2.

Coins of this ephemeral empress, the older sister of John II(1280-1297), are very seldom offered for sale. Very Fine andvery rare. Estimated Value ............................................................ $800 - 1,000

Triton VI (2003), lot 1232, The Christov Family Collection.

EXTREMELY RARE AR ASPER OFJOHN II AND ALEXIUS II

637 John II and Alexius II, 1297. silver asper (2.29g). St. Euge-nius stg. facing, holding long cross. Rev. John II, on l., andAlexius II, on r., stg. facing side by side, John holdinglabarum and clasping hands with his son who holds scep-ter. Sear-Bendall 2616; Cf. BMCV, p. 276 1. Retowski 3.

Coins of this brief joint reign are seldom offered for saleand this is probably the rarest silver asper in the entireTrebizondian series. Very Fine and extremely rare. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,200 - 1,500


638 Alesius III, 1349-1390. Silver Asper (2.14g). Another, all as pre-vious. BMC pp. 294-5, 6-9; Retowski 1 ff.; Sear-Bendall 2628.Nearly Very Fine, a little weakly struck. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125


Large Lots of Byzantine Coinage

639 Group of Three Coins:. Two debased gold hyperpyrons of thegeneral type Virgin within the walls of Constantinople/Christcrowning co-emperors (Fine-VF, usual crude striking); plus asilver denarius minted by Trajan with reverse Felicitas (tonedEF, flan a bit ragged). Lot of 3 coins. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 350

640 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I.. Constantinople, smallmodule coinage: folles (2, S. 14, 17), 20 nummi (S. 24), 10 nummi(S. 26); large module coinage: folles (7, S. 19, off.-, S. 21, 22),20 nummi (3, S. 25, off. , , ), 10 nummi (S. 28). Nicomedia:small module follis and 20 nummi (S. 34, 40). Alexandria: follis(S. 47), 20 nummi (S. 51), 5 nummi (S. 53). TWENTY COINS INLOT. Fine to good fine, a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


641 Lot of 25 bronze coins of Justin I.. Constantinople, folles (5, S.62, off. , , , S. 63, off. , ), 20 nummi (5, S. 68, 69, off. , ,, ), 5 nummi (7, S. 72, off. , , S. 73, 74, 75, 76, 77). Nicome-dia, folles (4, S. 83, off. ,, S. 84, 85), 5 nummi (S. 92). Cyzicus,follis (S. 95), 20 nummi (S. 97). Antioch, 10 nummi (S. 109).TWENTY-FIVE COINS IN LOT. Mostly Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


642 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I and Justin I.. AnastasiusI, Constantinople, small module coinage: folles (2, S. 18, 18A),20 nummi (2, S. 23, 24); large module coinage: folles (5, S. 19, off.,, S. 20, 21, 22), 20 nummi (2, S. 25, off. , ). Justin I, Constan-tinople, folles (2, S. 62, 63), 20 nummi (S. 69), 5 nummi (3, S. 72,73, 75); Nicomedia, folles (S. s. 84, 88); Cherson, 5 nummi (S.112B). TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Some scarce. Fine to NearlyFine, a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


643 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I and Justin I.. AnastasiusI, Constantinople, small module folles (2, S. 14, 16), large mod-ule folles (3, S. 19, off. , , S. 21), 20 nummi (3, S. 25, off. , ,),5 nummi (S. 29); Nicomedia, 10 nummi (S. 44). Justin I, Constan-tinople, folles (3, S. 62, off. , , S. 64), 20 nummi (S. 69), 5nummi (3, S. 73, 74, 76); Nicomedia, folles (2, S. 83, 88); Antioch,follis (S. 100). TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Fine, a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


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644 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I and Justin I.. AnastasiusI, Constantinople, small module folles (2, S. 14, 16), small mod-ule 20 nummi (S. 23), large module folles (3, S. 19, off. , , S.21), large module 20 nummi (S. 25), 10 nummi (S. 28), 5 nummi(S. 29); Nicomedia, 20 nummi (S. 39). Justin I, Constantinople,folles (2, S. 62, 65 var), 20 nummi (S. 69), 5 nummi (2, S. 75, 77);Nicomedia, follis (S. 83), 20 nummi (S. 90), 5 nummi (S. 93);Antioch, folles (2, S. 100, 102). TWENTY COINS IN LOT.Mostly fine, the Anastasius 10 nummi good very fine andattractive. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


645 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module folles (4, s. 14, 15,17, 18A), large module folles (6, S. 19, 20, 21[2], 22[2, with andwithout pellets]), 20 nummi (S. 25). Justin I, Constantinople,folles (4, S. 62, 63, 64, 65); Nicomedia, folles (4, S. 83, 84, 86, 88).Justinian I, Constantinople, follis (S. 158). TWENTY COINS INLOT. Many scarce. Fine to Good. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


646 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI.. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module follis (S. 16),small module 10 nummi (S. 26), large module folles (2, S. 19, off.A, E), 20 nummi (S. 25); Antioch, follis (S. 47). Justin I, Constan-tinople, follis (S. 62), 20 nummi (2, S. 68, 69), 10 nummi (S. 73), 5nummi (2, S. 77); Thessalonica, 20 nummi (S. 80A); Nicomedia,20 nummi (S. 90), 5 nummi (S. 93); Antioch, follis (S. 101); Cher-son, 5 nummi (S. 112C). Justinian I, Constantinople, folles (3, S.158, 161, 162). TWENTY COINS IN LOT. A few scarce to rare.Mostly Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 350


647 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI.. Anastasius I, Constantinople, large module folles (2, S. 19,off. [unrecorded], ), 20 nummi (S. 25), 5 nummi (S. 29); Nico-media, 20 nummi (S. 43); Antioch, 20 nummi (S. 49). Justin I,Constantinople, folles (2, S. 62, 63), 20 nummi (2, S. 68, off. , ),5 nummi (2, S. 75); Nicomedia, follis (S. 86); Cyzicus, follis (S.95); Antioch, follis (S. 103). Justinian I, Constantinople, folles (S.158, 159, 161 var. [cross before bust]). TWENTY COINS IN LOT.Two unrecorded varieties. Mostly Fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 350


648 Lot of 19 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI.. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module follis (S. 16),small module 20 nummi (S. 24), small module 10 nummi (S. 26);large module folles (2, S. 19, off. , ), 20 nummi (2, S. 25, off B,E); Antioch follis (S. 47), 5 nummi (S. 53). Justin I, Constantino-ple, follis (S. 62), 20 nummi (2, S. 68, 69), 5 nummi (S. 73); Nico-media, follis (S. 88), 20 nummi (S. 90); Cyzicus, 20 nummi (S.98?); Antioch, 5 nummi (2, S. 111). Justinian I, Constantinople,folles (2, S. 158, 159). NINETEEN COINS IN LOT. Fine tonearly very fine.. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 300


649 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI.. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module follis (S. 18A),small module 10 nummi (S. 26), large module folles (3, S. 19, off., , S. 21 var. [star on shoulder]), 20 nummi (S. 25), 5 nummi (S.29); Antioch, 20 nummi (S. 45). Justin I, Constantinople, follis (S.62), 20 nummi (2, S. 68, 69 var. [star on shoulder]), 5 nummi (2,S. 72, 75); Thessalonica, follis (S. 78); Nicomedia, follis (S. 88), 20nummi (S. 90); Antioch, follis (S. 100), 5 nummi (S. 111). Justin-ian I, Constantinople, folles (S. 158, 162). TWENTY COINS INLOT. The first only fair, the others mostly fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

The Justin follis of Antioch ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6 (2000), lot 3.The Christov Family Collection.

650 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI.. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module follis (S. 16 var.[wreath around rev. devices]), large module follis (S. 19), 20nummi (2, S. 25, off. , ); Nicomedia, 20 nummi (S. 42), 10nummi (S. 44). Justin I, Constantinople, folles (3, S. 62, 63, off. ,), 20 nummi (S. 69), 5 nummi (2, S. 76); Thessalonica, follis (S.78); Nicomedia, folles (2, S. 83, 88), 20 nummi (S. 90), 5 nummi(S. 93); Antioch, follis (S. 100). Justinian I, Constantinople, folles(2, s. 158, 162). TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Most. Nearly Fine tofine.. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


651 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI.. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module follis (S. 17),folles (3, S. 19, off. , , S. 22), 20 nummi (S. 25), 10 nummi (S.28), 5 nummi (S. 29); Nicomedia, small module follis (S. 33), 10nummi (S. 44); Antioch, follis (S. 47). Justin I, Constantinople,folles (2, S. 62 and a barbarous imitation), 5 nummi (2, S. 75);Thessalonica, follis (S. 78); 20 nummi (S. 80); Cyzicus, follis (S.94); Antioch, 20 nummi (S. 104 or variant). Justinian I, Constan-tinople, folles (2, S. 158, 161). TWENTY COINS IN LOT. The 20nummi of Antioch a rare variant with cross above head andunusual arrangement of letters composing mint mark. Fine togood fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


652 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module follis (S. 16),small module 20 nummi (S. 24), small module 10 nummi (S. 26),large module follis (S. 19), large module 20 nummi 2 (S. 25, off., ), 5 nummi (S. 29); Nicomedia, small module follis (S.32),large module 20 nummi (S. 39). Justin I, Constantinople, folles(2, S. 62, off. , ), 20 nummi (S. 68), 10 nummi (S. 71), 5 nummi(S. 73); Thessalonica, follis (S. 78); Nicomedia, follis (S. 88), 5nummi (S. 93A); Cyzicus, follis (S. 94). Justinian I, Constantino-ple, folles (2, S. 158, 161). TWENTY COINS IN LOT. The Justin 5nummi of Nicomedia rare. Fine to good fine, one with verdi-gris. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


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653 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI.. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module follis (S. 16),large module folles (2, S. 19, 21), 20 nummi (S. 25), 5 nummi (S.29). Justin I, Constantinople, folles (2, S. 62 [barbarous], 64), 20nummi (S. 68), 5 nummi (S. 77); Thessalonica, follis (S. 78), 20nummi (S. 80); Nicomedia, follis (S. 83), 20 nummi (S. 90); Cyzi-cus, follis (S. 96), 20 nummi (S. 97); Antioch, follis (S. 103). Jus-tinian I, Constantinople, folles (4, S. 158, 159, 160, 161).TWENTY COINS IN LOT. The Cyzicus follis rare; several oth-ers scarce. Most Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


654 Lot of 22 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI.. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module follis (S. 16),small module 10 nummi (S. 26), large module follis (S. 19), 20nummi (S. 25); Nicomedia, 20 nummi (S. 43), 5 nummi (S. 45).Justin I, Constantinople, folles (2, S. 62, 66), 20 nummi (S. 69), 5nummi (3, S. 75); Nicomedia, folllis (S. 83), 5 nummi (S. 93A);Cyzicus, follis (S. 96); Antioch, follis (S. 101); Alexandria, 12nummi (S. 112); uncertain mint, 5 nummi (S. 113). Justinian I,Constantinople, folles (4, S. 158, 160, 161, 162). TWENTY-TWOCOINS IN LOT. The Justin I follis of Cyzicus very scarce andnearly fine; the Justinian 5 nummi of uncertain mint scarceand very fine; the others mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


655 Lot of 23 bronze coins of Anastasius I, Justin I, and JustinianI.. Anastasius I, Constantinople, small module follis (S. 16),large module folles (2, S. 19, 21), 20 nummi (S 25), 10 nummi (S27); Nicomedia, 20 nummi (S. 43); Antioch, 5 nummi (S. 53). Jus-tin I, Constantinople, folles (2, S. 62, 66), 20 nummi (2, S. 68, off., ), 5 nummi (4, S. 75); Nicomedia, follis (S. 83), 20 nummi (S.90), 5 nummi (S. 92); Cyzicus, follis (S. 96); Antioch, follis (S.103); Cherson, 5 nummi (S. 112A). Justinian I, Constantinople,folles (2, S. 158, 161). TWENTY-THREE COINS IN LOT. TheCherson 5 nummi rare; many scarce variants. Nearly fine tofine, a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


656 Lot of 7 coins of Justin I, most of his joint reign with JustinianI.. Justin I, Cyzicus, 20 nummi (S. 96). Justin I and Justinian I,Constantinople, folles (3, S. 125, off. , , S. 126); Nicomedia,folles (2, S. 127, 128); Antioch, 5 nummi (S. 133). SEVEN COINSIN LOT. All rare. The Justin I follis good fine, the others fairto fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


657 Lot of 14 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All Constantinople. S.158 (3), off. , , . S. 159 (2), off. , . MIB 85, off. . S. 160 (2),off. , . S. 162 (2), off. , . S. 163 (4), yr. 12, off. ; yr, 14, off. ;yr. 15, off. , . FOURTEEN COINS IN LOT. Several scarce.Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


658 Lot of 14 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All Constantinople. S.159, off. . S. 160, off. . S. 161 (2), off. . S. 162, off. . S. 163(11), yr. 12, off. , , ; yr. 13, off. , ; yr. 14, off. , ; yr. 17, off.; yr. 18, off. . FOURTEEN COINS IN LOT. A few with roughsurfaces. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


659 Lot of 8 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, yrs. 12-21, 7 off. , 1 off. . EIGHT COINS IN LOT. Twowith rough surfaces. Mostly very fine and with several attrac-tive examples. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


660 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, yrs. 12-19, 22, all off. . NINE COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine,a few better; one tooled. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


661 Lot of 10 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, yrs. 12-21, all off. . TEN COINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 325


662 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, yrs. 13-21, all off. . NINE COINS IN LOT. Fine to nearlyvery fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


663 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople. S.163, yrs. 12-21 (except 17), all off. . NINE COINS IN LOT. Fineto nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


664 Lot of 10 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, yr. 12, off. -, yr. 13, off. -. TEN COINS IN LOT. Goodfine to very fine. Some attractive examples on broad flans. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


665 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, yr. 14, off. - (excluding ), yr. 15, off. -. NINE COINSIN LOT. Mostly nearly very fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


666 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, 12, 13, 13, 14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15. NINE COINSIN LOT. All on broad flans. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


667 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, 12, 12, 15, 15, 16, 16, 17, 22, 22. NINE COINSIN LOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


668 Lot of 11 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, 24, 24, 25, 27, 27, 28, 28, 30, 30, 31A, 35.ELEVEN COINS IN LOT. Most very fine. A nice lot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450



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669 Lot of 20 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, 14, 15, 17, 17, 18, 18, 18, 21, 23, 23, 28, 28,28, 28, 30, 31, 31, 31, 31, 32. TWENTY COINS INLOT. Most fine to nearly very fine, the last pitted. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


670 Lot of 19 bronze folles of Justinian I. All of Constantinople, S.163, 12G, 12D, 14A, 17D, 17E, 20E, 21G, 24D, 25D, 26A, 27G,28A, 30E, 31D, 32A, 32D, 33B, 35B, 35G. NINETEEN COINS INLOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


671 Lot of 20 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, all different dates, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20,21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35.TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Nearly fine to fine, a few better,one with verdigris. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


672 Lot of 20 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople, S.163, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28,28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36A. TWENTY COINS INLOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


673 Lot of 22 bronze coins of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople.Folles (10), S. 163, 12, 15, 18, 22, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32,35. 20 nummi (5), S. 164, off. -. 10 nummi (S. 166). 5 nummi(5), S. 169 (2), S. 170 (large module), S. 171, 172. Nummus, S. 173.TWENTY-TWO COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


674 Lot of 25 bronze coins of Justinian I.. All of Constantinople.Folles (16), S. 163, 13, 16, 17, 17, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30,30, 31, 31, 32, 34, 35, 35. 20 nummi (5), S. 164, off. -.5 nummi (4), S. 170 (large module), S. 171, 172 (2). TWENTY-FIVE COINS IN LOT. One 5 nummi (S. 171) very fine; mostlyfair to fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


675 Lot of 12 bronze 20 nummi of Justinian I.. Constantinople, S.165, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 34 Thessalonica, S.174, yrs. 36, 38, 39. TWELVE COINS IN LOT. Fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


676 Lot of 17 bronze 10 nummi of Justinian I. All Constantinople.S. 167, yrs. 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 30(2), 32, 33, 34, 35. S.168, 24 (Arab-Byzantine), 24 (Arab-Byzantine), 35. SEVEN-TEEN COINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


677 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Justinian I.. All Constantinople. 20nummi (15), S. 164, off. ,, , ; S. 165, 12, 12, 12, 12, 13,13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 30. 10 nummi (3), S. 167, yrs. 14, 33, 35.5 nummi (2), S. 170, 172. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Most fine togood fine, a few with verdigris. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


678 Lot of 19 bronze coins of Justinian I. Constantinople, 20nummi (2), S 165, 12, 13; 10 nummi (7), yrs. 13, 14, 21, 23, 33,35(2). Thessalonica, 20 nummi, S. 174, yr. 37; 16 nummi (9), S.175, 176, 177, 178, 179(?), 180, 181, 182, 182. NINETEENCOINS IN LOT. Some scarce. Most fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


679 Lot of 19 bronze coins of Justinian I.. Constantinople, 20nummi (7), S. 164, off. (?); S. 165, 12, 13, 13, 14, 15, 16;10 nummi, S. 167, yr. 35; 5 nummi (2), S. 170, 172. Thessalonica,20 nummi (3), S. 174, yrs. 36, 37, 38; 16 nummi (6), S. 175 176,177, 178, 180, 182(?). NINETEEN COINS IN LOT. Some scarcevarieties. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


680 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Justinian I. Constantinople, 20nummi (10), S. 165, 12, 12, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,30; 10 nummi, S. 167, yr. 35; 5 nummi (2), S. 170, 172. Thessa-lonica, 20 nummi, S. 174, yr. 37; 16 nummi (6), S. 175, 177, 178,180, 182, 182. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Some scarce varieties.Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


681 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Justinian I.. Constantinople, 20nummi (13), S. 165, 12, 12, 13, 13, 14, 15, 15, 15, 17,17, 17, 18, 30. Thessalonica, 16 nummi (7), S. 175(2), S.177(2), S. 178, 180, 182. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Most fine, afew better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375

One S. 175 ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6 (2000), lot 27.The Christov Family Collection.

682 Lot of 20 small bronze denominations of Justinian I.. Thessa-lonica, 16 nummi (7), S. 175, 177, 178, 184, 185(2), 186; 10nummi, S. 188 (new date, yr. 13 or 33); 8 nummi (7), S. 189(2),190, 191, 192, 192A; 5 nummi, S. 193. Cherson, 5 nummi (2), S.197, 197. Nicomedia, 10 nummi (3), S. 205, yrs. 32(2), 35.TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Includes many scarce to rare variet-ies. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


683 Lot of 20 small bronze denominations of Justinian I.. Thessa-lonica, 16 nummi (4), S. 175, 177, 185, 186; 10 nummi, S. 188; 8nummi (2), S. 189, 190. Nicomedia, 10 nummi (12), S. 204, 204,205, including. yrs. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, perhaps 40; 5nummi, S. 206. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


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684 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justinian I.. Nicomedia. S. 199, off. ;S. 201, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 20 31. NINE COINS INLOT. Most very fine. An attractive lot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


685 Lot of 10 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All Nicomedia. S. 199, off; S. 201, 12, 15, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 29, 31. TENCOINS IN LOT. Most nearly very fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


686 Lot of 10 bronze folles of Justinian I. All Nicomedia, off. . S.198; S. 201, yrs. 14, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 32. TEN COINS INLOT. Most nearly very fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


687 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justinian I. All Nicomedia, off. . S.201, yrs. 13, 14, 15, 17, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34. NINE COINS IN LOT.Most very fine. A nice group! Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


688 Lot of 15 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All Nicomedia. S. 199,off. ; S. 201, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18,19, 20, 21, 23,24, 27, 28, 30. FIFTEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine togood fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


689 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Justinian I.. All Nicomedia. Folles(13), S 199, off. ; S. 201, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,21, 30, 31, 32. 20 nummi (6), S. 203, yrs. 12, 19, 26, 27, 29,32. 10 nummi, S. 205, yr. 32. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostlyfine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


690 Lot of 10 bronze folles of Justinian I.. Antioch. S. 214, off. ; S.216, off. ; S. 218, off. ; S. 220, 21, 22; S. 221, 25, 25, 226;S. 222, 30; S. 223, 37. TEN COINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


691 Lot of 11 bronze coins of Justinian I. Nicomedia, folles (4), 13,14, 17, 31; 20 nummi (5), S. 202, off. , S. 203, yrs. 12, 15, 27,28. Thessalonica, 16 nummi (2), S. 177, 185; 8 nummi, S. 189.ELEVEN COINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


692 Lot of 26 bronze coins of Justinian I. Nicomedia, follis, S. 199;20 nummi (12), S. 203, yrs. 12, 13, 14, 17, 18(2), 19, 20, 26, 27, 31,32; 10 nummi (6), S. 205, yrs. 30, 32(2), 35(2), 36. Thessalonica, 16nummi (4), S. 175(2), 177, 185; 8 nummi (3), S. 189(2), 190.TWENTY-SIX COINS IN LOT. Most nearly fine to nearly veryfine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


693 Lot of 20 bronze folles of Justinian I.. Nicomedia (11), S. 199; S.201, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 18, 19, 21, 30, 32. Cyzicus(9), S. 207, 14•B•, 15, 15, 17 (pellets flanking mintmark),18 (pellets flanking mintmark) 19, 21, 22, 23. TWENTYCOINS IN LOT. Mostly nearly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


694 Lot of 8 bronze folles of Justinian I. All Cyzicus, S. 207, 15,15, 17 (pellets flanking mintmark), 18 (pellets flankingmintmark), 19, 28, 30, 30. EIGHT COINS IN LOT. Mostlyvery fine with several attractive examples. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


695 Lot of 10 bronze folles of Justinian I.. All Cyzicus, S. 207, 12,13, 13, 14, 15, 15 (pellets flanking off. letter), 17, 18,19, 23. TEN COINS IN LOT. Good fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


696 Lot of 16 bronze folles of Justinian I. All Cyzicus, S. 207 13,13, 15, 15, 17, 17 (pellets flanking mintmark), 18, 21,21, 22, 23, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28. SIXTEEN COINS INLOT. Most good fine to very fine, one with verdigris. A nicelot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

The yr. 15, off. B ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6 (2000), lot 15.The Christov Family Collection.

697 Lot of 16 bronze coins of Justinian I. All Cyzicus. Folles (10), S.207, 12, 14 (pellets flanking off. letter), 15, 18 (pelletsflanking mintmark), 20, 22, 25, 28, 30, 31. 20 nummi(6), S. 208, yrs. 12, 15, 17, 22, 28, 30. SIXTEEN COINS IN LOT.One follis only fair, the others mostly nearly fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


698 Lot of 16 bronze coins of Justinian I.. All Cyzicus. Folles (10), S.207, 12, 15, 18, 19, 19 (pellets flanking K of mintmark),20, 22, 24, 26, 30. 20 nummi (6), S. 208, yrs. 14 (cut downto square), 15, 17, 18, 22, 30. SIXTEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostlyfine, a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


699 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Justinian. All Cyzicus. Folles (3), S.207, 15,19, 26. 20 nummi (11), S. 208, yrs. 12, 13, 14, 15, 17,18, 19, 21, 24, 30, 31. 10 nummi (4), S. 209, yrs. 30, 33, 34, 36.EIGHTEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostly nearly fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


700 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justinian. All Antioch. S. 213 (off.absent or effaced); S. 214, off. , ; S. 216, off. ; S. 219, 21, 23,25, 35, 37. NINE COINS IN LOT. Nearly very fine to veryfine. An attractive lot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $325 - 425



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701 Lot of 20 bronze folles of Justinian I.. Antioch. S. 213, off. ; S.214, off. ; S. 215, off. ; S. 216, off. ; S. 217, off. ; S. 219, 15;S. 220, 21, 22, 23, 25; S. 221, 25, 26, 28; S. 222, 27, 30,31, 32; S. 223, 34, 35, 37. TWENTY COINS IN LOT.Nearly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


702 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Justinian I.. All Antioch. Folles (9), S.213, off. ; S. 214, off. ; S. 216, off. ; S. 217, off. (?); S. 219,15G; S. 220, 20, 23; S. 222, 32; S. 223, 37. 20 nummi (10), S.224, off. ; S. 224, off. ; S. 225, off. ; S. 226, off. , , ; S. 227,off. ; S. 28, yr. 13; S. 230, yrs. 21, 24. 5 nummi, S. 243. TWENTYCOINS IN LOT. Mostly nearly fine to fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250


703 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Justinian I.. All Antioch. Folles (9), S.214, off. ; S. 216, off ; S. 217, off. ; S. 219, 15 (star belowdate); S. 220, 21, 23; S. 221, 25; S. 221, 28; S. 223, 36. 20nummi (10), S. 224, off. ; S. 225, off. ; S. 226, off. (2); S. 227,off. ; S. 228, yr. 13; S. 230, yrs. 21, 27; S. 231, yr. 31; S. 232 yr. 37.5 nummi, S. 244. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostly nearly fineto nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


704 Lot of 19 bronze coins of Justinian I.. All Antioch. Folles (9), S.214, off. , ; S. 216, off. , ; S. 219, 15 (star below date); S.220, 21, 24; S. 221, 28; S. 222, 32. 20 nummi (9), S. 225, off.; S. 226, off. , ; S. 227, off. ; S. 228, yr. 13; S. 230, yrs. 22, 26; S.231, yr. 31; S. 232, yr. 37. 5 nummi, S. 244. NINETEEN COINSIN LOT. Nearly fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


705 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Justinian I. All Antioch. Folles (9), S.214, off. ; S. 26, off. ; S. 217, off. , ; S. 220, 22; S. 221, 26; S.222, 33; S. 223, 35, 37. 20 nummi (9), S. 225, off. ; S. 226, off.(2); S. 228, yr. 13;. 230, yrs. 24, 25, 27; S. 231, yrs. 30, 32. 5nummi (2), S. 243, 245. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine,a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


706 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Justinian I.. All Antioch. 20 nummi(11), S. 225, off. ; S. 226, off. ; S. 227, off. ; S. 228, yr. 13; S. 229,yr. 15; S. 230, yrs. 20, 21, 22, 25; S. 231, yrs. 28, 35. 10 nummi (4),S. 236, yr. 22; S. 237, yrs. 25, 27; S. 239, yr. 37. 5 nummi (5), S. 241,off. ; S. 242, 243, 244, 245. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Manyscarce. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

The S. 225 ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6 (2000), lot 24.The Christov Family Collection.

707 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Justinian. Alexandria (4), 12 nummi(3), S. 247; 6 nummi, S. 248. Carthage (14), folles (2), S. 257, 259,off. ; 20 nummi (3), S. 262, 266 13s, 14S; 10 nummi (5), S. 269,yr. 13(3), S. 271, 272; 5 nummi, S. 274; nummi (3), S. 278, 279,281. EIGHTEEN COINS IN LOT. Many scarce to rare. Mostlyfine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


708 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Justinian I.. Alexandria(2), 12 nummi,S. 247. Carthage (2), folles, S. 257; 20 nummi, S. 266. Rome (5), 20nummi, S. 301; 10 nummi (2), S. 307, 308; 5 nummi, S. 309; num-mus, S. 311. Ravenna (3), 10 nummi, S. 326, yrs. 35, 36, 39. Peru-gia, 20 nummi, S. 327, 26. Salona (5), 20 nummi, S. 331.EIGHTEEN COINS IN LOT. Most scarce or rare. The 5 nummiof Rome, good very fine, the rest nearly fine to fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $350 - 450


709 Lot of 16 bronze coins of Justinian I.. Alexandria, 12 nummi, S.247. Carthage (2), follis, S. 259, off. C; 20 nummi, S. 266, 13S.Rome, 20 nummi, S. 301. Ravenna (7), 10 nummi, S. 326, yrs. 26,27, 28, 29, 35, 38; nummus, S. 326. Perugia, 10 nummi, S. 328,26. Salona (2), 20 nummi, S. 331(2). Uncertain mint (2), nummi,S. 337(2). SIXTEEN COINS IN LOT. Most scarce or rare. Nearlyfine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


710 Lot of 17 bronze coins of Justinian I.. Alexandria, 12 nummi, S.247. Carthage (7), follis, S. 257; 20 nummi, S. 266, 13S; 10 nummi(4), S. 269, yr. 14(2), S. 271(2); nummus, S. 278. Constantine inNumidia, 10 nummi, S. 286. Rome (3), 10 nummi (2), S. 307, 308;5 nummi, S. 309. Ravenna (2), 10 nummi, S. 326, yrs. 29, 36.Salona, 20 nummi, S. 331. SEVENTEEN COINS IN LOT. Manyscarce or rare. Nearly fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


711 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justin II. All Constantinople, S. 360,1, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10. NINE COINS IN LOT. Fineto very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


712 Lot of 9 bronze folles of Justin II.. All Constantinople, S. 360,3, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12. NINE COINS IN LOT.Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


713 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Justin II.. All Constantinople. Folles(10), S. 360, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 12E. 20 nummi, S.361, 12G. 10 nummi, S. 362. 5 nummi (6), S. 363, off. , , (2), ,S. 364. EIGHTEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


714 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Justin II.. All Constantinople. Folles(12), S. 360, 2b, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12. 20nummi (2), S 361, 5, 5. 10 nummi, S. 362. 5 nummi (3), S. 363,off. , , . EIGHTEEN COIN IN LOT. Mostly fine to goodfine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275

The 10 nummi ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6 (2000), lot 39.The Christov Family Collection.

715 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Justin II. All Constantinople. Folles(12), S. 360, 1, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 12. 10nummi, S. 362. 5 nummi (5), S. 363, off. , , , (2). EIGHTEENCOINS IN LOT Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


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716 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Justin II. All Constantinople. Folles(13), S. 360, 2, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 10,10. 10 nummi, S. 362. 5 nummi (4), S. 363, off. (2), (2). EIGH-TEEN COINS IN LOT. Nearly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


717 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Justin II.. All Thessalonica. 20 nummi(17), S. 365, yrs. 1, 2, 4(?); S. 365, 5; S. 366, (2, one with crossabove K), (3, one with cross, 2 with C above K), H, yrs. 5, 9,10 (3, 2 with +C above K), 11 (with +C above K), uncertainyear (cross above K). 10 nummi, S. 367, off. . EIGHTEENCOINS IN LOT. Nearly fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


718 Lot of 21 bronze coins of Justin II.. All Thessalonica. 20 nummi(17), S. 365, yrs. 1, 2, 5; S. 365, 5; S. 366, , (with C above), S (with C above ), yrs. 7, 10 (4, 2 with +C above , oth-ers with +C, C+) 11 (with C), 12 (with C), 13 (with C),last with markings unclear. 10 nummi (4), S. 367, off. , , , yr.9. TWENTY-ONE COINS IN LOT. One fair/fine, the rest fineto very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


719 Lot of 10 bronze folles of Justin II. All Nicomedia, S. 369, 3,4, 4, 5, 5, 7, 8, 8, 10, 13. TEN COINS IN LOT.Mostly very fine to good very fine. An attractive lot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


720 Lot of 10 bronze folles of Justin II.. All Nicomedia, S. 369, 4,5, 6, 8, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13. TEN COINS IN LOT.Good fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


721 Lot of 10 bronze folles of Justin II.. All Nicomedia., S. 369, 3,5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10, 11. TEN COIN IN LOT.Mostly fine to good fine, a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


722 Lot of 16 bronze folles of Justin II.. All Nicomedia, S. 369, 2,3, 3, 4, 5(4), 5, 6, 7, 7, 10, 10, 12, 13. SIXTEENCOINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


723 Lot of 19 bronze folles of Justin II.. All Nicomedia (14), S. 369,2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 10, 11, 13. Cyzi-cus (5), S. 372, 6, 7, 10, 10, 11. NINETEEN COINS INLOT. Mostly fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


724 Lot of 20 bronze folles of Justin II.. Nicomedia (16), S. 369, 3,4, 4, 5(2), 5(2), 6, 7(2), 8, 8, 10, 10, 11, 12. Cyzi-cus (4), 5?(II III), 6, 10(2). TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostlyfine to nearly very fine, one with verdigris. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


725 Lot of 21 bronze coins of Justin II.. Nicomedia (12), folles (5), S.369, 5, 5, 6, 7, 13; 20 nummi (4), S. 370, yrs. 4, 5, 6, 10; 5nummi (2), S. 371. Cyzicus (9), folles (5), S. 372, 3, 6, 7, 10,11; 20 nummi (2), S. 373, yrs. 7, 10; 5 nummi (2), S. 375.TWENTY-ONE COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to good fine, onewith verdigris. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


726 Lot of 19 bronze coins of Justin II.. All Cyzicus. Folles (10), S.372, 3, 3, 6, 8, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12. 20 nummi (3), S.373, yrs. 7(2), 10. 5 nummi (2), S. 375. NINETEEN COINS INLOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


727 Lot of 16 bronze coins of Justin II.. Antioch (12), folles (5), S.379, 5, 5, 7, 8, 10; 20 nummi (4), S. 381, 6, 6, 8, 10; 10nummi (3), S. 383, yrs. 5, 6, 7. Alexandria, 12 nummi, S. 389. Car-thage, 10 nummi (2), S. 399, 400. Ravenna, 5 nummi, S. 416. SIX-TEEN COINS IN LOT. Some rare. Mostly fine to nearly veryfine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


728 Lot of 24 bronze coins of Justin II.. Antioch (13), folles (6), 5,6, 7(2), 8(2); 20 nummi (4), S. 381, 7, 8, 9, 10; 10 nummi(2), S. 399, yrs. 7, 10; 5 nummi, S. 385. Alexandria (2), 12 nummi,S. 389. Carthage (6), 20 nummi, S. 396; 10 nummi (7), S. 397(2),399, 400(4). Ravenna, 5 nummi, S. 416. TWENTY-FOUR COINSIN LOT. Many scarce or rare. The 20 nummi of Carthage onlyfair. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 375


729 Lot of 11 bronze coins of Tiberius II Constantine.. Constanti-nople (7), folles (5), S. 430, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7; 10 nummi (2), S436. Thessalonica, 20 nummi, S. 439, yr. 7. Nicomedia (3), folles(2), S. 441, 6, 6; 20 nummi, S. 243, off. . ELEVEN COINS INLOT. Mostly very fine or better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


730 Lot of 23 bronze coins of Tiberius II Constantine.. Constanti-nople (10), folles (7), S. 430, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7; 20 nummi(2), S. 434, off. , ; 10 nummi, S. 436. Thessalonica (3), 20nummi, S. 439, yrs. 5(2), 8. Nicomedia (5), folles (2), S. 441, 6,7A; 20 nummi (3), S. 443, off. . Antioch (2), follis S. 448, yr. 5; 20nummi, yr. 7. Alexandria (2), 12 nummi, S. 460. Ravenna, 10nummi, S. 472. TWENTY-THREE COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine,a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325

The Nicomedia follis, yr. 6, off. A, ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6, 6 October 2000, lot 42.The Christov Family Collection.

731 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Tiberius II Constantin.. Constantino-ple (10), folles (7), S 430, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7b(2); 20 nummi (2),S. 434 off. , 435; 5 nummi, S. 438. Thessalonica, 20 nummi (2),S. 439, yr. 6. Nicomedia (5), folles (3), S. 441, 6, 7(2); 20nummi (2), S. 443, off. . Antioch, follis, S. 448, yr. 6. Ravenna(2), 10 nummi, S. 472. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine, afew better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200



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732 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Tiberius II Constantine.. Constanti-nople (8), folles (6), S. 430, 5, 5, 6(2), 6, 7; 20 nummi, S.434, off. . Thessalonica (3), 20 nummi, S. 439, yrs. 5(2), 8. Nico-media (6), folles (2) S. 441, 6, 7; 20 nummi (3), S. 443, off. ,(2). Alexandria, 12 nummi, S. 460. Ravenna, 10 nummi, S. 472.EIGHTEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to nearly very fine, afew better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250

The Nicomedia follis yr. 6, off. A, ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6, 6 October 2000, lot 43.The Christov Family Collection.

733 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. All Constantino-ple. Folles (6), S. 492, 1, 2; S. 494, 3b, 5, 5, 7. 20 nummi(10), S. 496, 2; S. 497, 3, 3, 5, 5, 7, 7, 8, 11, 20. 10nummi (2), S. 499, off. ; S. 500, off. . EIGHTEEN COINS INLOT. Nearly fine to nearly very fine, one with verdigris. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


734 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. All Constantino-ple. Folles (6), S. 492, 1; S. 493, 2; S. 494, 4, 5, 8, 20. 20nummi (10), S. 496, 1, 3; S. 596, 2; S. 497, 3, 4, 5, 8,10, 15, 20. 10 nummi (2), S. 498A; S. 499, off. . EIGHTEENCOINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


735 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. All Constantino-ple. Folles (7), S. 492, 1; S. 494, 5, 7, 10, 13, 20; S. 495,20. 20 nummi (8), S. 496, 1, 1, 3; S. 497, 4, 5, 6, 7(?),7. 10 nummi (4), S. 498, off. (3); S. 499, off. . 5 nummi, S. 501.TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Nearly fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


736 Lot of 21 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. All Constantino-ple. Folles (7), S. 492, 1D; S. 493, 2G; S. 494, 3D, 5E, 10D, 13E,20B. 20 nummi (9), S. 496, 1A, 1D, 2A; S. 496A, 4G; S. 497, 4B,5D, 7B, 10B, 20B. 10 nummi (4), S. 498a(2); S. 499, off. B; S. 500,off. D. 5 nummi, S. 501A. TWENTY-ONE COINS IN LOT.Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


737 Lot of 16 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. Thessalonica (5),20 nummi, S. 508, yr. 1, S. 509, yrs. 3, 5, 10, 21. Nicomedia (6),folles (5), S. 511, 1, S. 512, 5, 13, 14, S. 513, 20; 10 nummi,S. 515. Cyzicus (5), folles, S. 517, 2, S. 518, 3, 5, 6, 10. SIX-TEEN COINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300

The Nicomedia follis, yr. 20, off. A, ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 16, lot 48., The Christov Family Collection.

738 Lot of 16 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. Thessalonica (5),20 nummi, S. 508 yr. 1, S. 509, yrs. 3, 7, 10, 21. Nicomedia (5),folles (4), S. 511, 1, S. 512, 10, 13, 18; 10 nummi, S. 515.Cyzicus (6), folles (5), S. 518, 3, 6, 7, 7, 12; 10 nummi, S.522C, off. . SIXTEEN COINS IN LOT. Several scarce. Nearlyfine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 350


739 Lot of 15 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. Thessalonica (4),20 nummi, S. 509, yrs. 2, 4, 8, 12. Nicomedia (5), folles (4), S. 511,1, S. 512, 6 (off. absent or effaced), 13, 14; 10 nummi, S. 515.Cyzicus (6), folles (5), S. 518, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10; 10 nummi, S.522C, off. (new off. for this type). FIFTEEN COINS IN LOT.Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


740 Lot of 11 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. All Antioch. Folles(9), S. 532, yrs, 1, 5, 8, 9; S. 533, 10, 14, 15 (XV), 15 (XIIIII),20. 20 nummi, S. 535, 13. 10 nummi, S. 536, 8R. ELEVENCOINS IN LOT. Mostly nearly very fine to very fine. Anattractive lot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325

The follis, yr. 15 (XV), ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6, 6 October 2000, lot 50., The Christov Family Collection.

741 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. Antioch (13),folles (9), S. 532, yrs. 1, 3, 4, 5, S. 533, 11, 12, 13, 15 (XIIIII),20; 20 nummi (3), S. 534, 3R, S. 535, 12, 20; 10 nummi, S. 536,5. Alexandria (3), 12 nummi, S. 543, 544(2). Carthage (2), 20nummi, S. 560, India. III; 5 nummi, S. 568, India. III. Catania, 10nummi, S. 581. Rome, 20 nummi, S. 587. TWENTY COINS INLOT. Many scarce. The 20 nummi of Carthage holed. Mostlyfine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


742 Lot of 19 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. Antioch (16),folles (12), S. 532, yrs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6(2), S. 533, 8, 11, 12, 13,17, 20S; 20 nummi (2), S. 534, 5, S. 535, 13E; 10 nummi (2), S.536, 2, S. 537, yr. 13. Alexandria (2), 12 nummi, S. 543, 544. Car-thage, 20 nummi, S. 560, India. III. NINETEEN COINS IN LOT.Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $325 - 425

The Antioch follis, S. 532, yr. 3, ex CNG 50, 23 June 1999, lot 1805; the Antioch follis, S. 533, yr. 13, ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 7, 22 February 2002, lot 626., The Christov Family Collection.

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743 Lot of 21 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. Antioch (13),folles (9), S. 532, yrs. 2, 5(2), 8, S. 533, yr. 11 (off. absent oreffaced), 13, 13, 15, 20; 20 nummi (3), S 534, 3, S. 535, 10,16; 10 nummi, S. 536, 7. Alexandria (2), 12 nummi, S. 543, 544.Carthage, 20 nummi, S. 562. Constantine in Numidia, 20nummi, S. 576. Syracuse, 10 nummi, S. 583. Ravenna, 10 nummi,S. 599. Uncertain Italian mint, 10 nummi, S. 601. TWENTY-ONECOINS IN LOT. Several scarce. Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $275 - 350

The Antioch 10 nummi ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sal

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e 7, 22 February 2002, lot 628.


e 7, 22 February 2002, lot 628., The Christov Family Collection.

744 Lot of 22 bronze coins of Maurice Tiberius.. Antioch (16),folles (12), S. 532, yrs. 3, 5(2), 8, 9, S. 532, 11, 13 (off. illegible),13, 13, 14, 16, 20S; 20 nummi (2), S. 534, 8R, S. 535, 14R; 10nummi (2), S. 536, 5R, S. 537, yr. 20. Alexandria, 12 nummi (2), S.544, S. 545. Carthage (2), 20 nummi, S. 560; 10 nummi, S. 566.Constantine in Numidia, 10 nummi, S. 578. Rome, 20 nummi, S.587.TWENTY-TWO COINS IN LOT. Several scarce to rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


745 Lot of 10 bronze coins of Phocas.. Nicomedia (3), folles, S. 657,1; S. 659, 4, 5. Cyzicus (3), folles, S. 664, 1; S. 665, 5, 5.Antioch (4), folles (3), S. 671, yrs. 2, 4, 6; 20 nummi, S. 673, yr. 6.TEN COINS IN LOT. Nearly very fine to very fine. A nicegroup. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


746 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Phocas. Constantinople (5), folles (3),S. 639, 1, S. 640, 2, 5B; 20 nummi (2), S. 643, off. A, S. 644, off.. Thessalonica, 20 nummi, S. 655. Nicomedia (4), folles (3), S.657, S. 659, 5, 6; 20 nummi, S. 663, yr. 4. Cyzicus (3), follis, S.665; 20 nummi (2), S. 667, off. , S. 669, off. . Antioch (4), folles(2), S. 671, yrs. 2, 4; 20 nummi, S. 673, 2; 10 nummi, S. 675, 4.Carthage (2), 20 nummi, S. 686; 10 nummi, S. 688. NINETEENCOINS IN LOT. Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


747 Lot of 19 bronze coins of Phocas. Constantinople (6), folles (3),S. 639, 1, S. 640, 3, 5 (or ); 20 nummi (3), S. 643, off. , S.644, off. , . Thessalonica (2), follis, S. 653, yr. 4; 20 nummi, S.655. Nicomedia (2), folles, S. 657, 1b, S. 659, 5. Cyzicus (4),folles (2), S. 664, 1, S. 665, 4b; 20 nummi (2), S. 668, off. , S.669, off. . Antioch (4), folles (3), S. 671, yrs. 2, 4, 5; 20 nummi, S.673, 5. Carthage (2), 20 nummi, S. 686. NINETEEN COINS INLOT. Mostly fine, a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300

The Cyzicus follis, yr. 4, off. B, ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6, 6 October 2000, lot 54., The Christov Family Collection.

748 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Phocas. Constantinople (5), folles (3),S. 639, 1, S. 640, 4, 5; 20 nummi (2), S. 644, off. (or ), .Thessalonica, 20 nummi (2), S. 655. Nicomedia (4), folles (3), S.659, 4, 5A(2); 20 nummi, S. 663, 3. Cyzicus (3), follis S. 665,5; 20 nummi (2), S. 668, off. , S. 670, 3. Antioch (2), follis, S.671, yr. 6; 20 nummi, S. 673, yr. 5(?). Alexandria, 12 nummi, S.679. Carthage, 20 nummi, S. 686, off. . EIGHTEEN COINS INLOT. Mostly fine to nearly very fine, some with verdigris. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


749 Lot of 19 bronze coins of Phocas.. Constantinople (5), folles (2),S. 639, 1, S. 640, yr. 4; 20 nummi (3), S. 642, off. , S. 644, off. ,. Thessalonica (3), 20 nummi, S. 654, yr. 1, S. 655(2). Nicomedia(4), folles (3), S. 659, 4, 5, 6; 20 nummi, S. 663, 3. Cyzicus(4), folles (2), S. 665, 2, 5; 20 nummi (2), S. 668, off. , S. 670,4. Antioch (2), follis, S. 671, yr. 4; 20 nummi, S. 673, 4. Car-thage (2), 20 nummi, S. 685; 10 nummi, S. 688. NINETEENCOINS IN LOT. Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


750 Lot of 8 bronze coins of Heraclius. Constantinople, folles (6), S.804, 1, 2; S. 805, 4, 4(?); S. 810 large module, 20(?), 20.Thessalonica, follis, S. 824, 5. Nicomedia, follis, S. 833, 1.EIGHT COINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine. A nice lot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


751 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Heraclius. Constantinople (16), folles(14), S. 804, 1, 2, 3(?), S. 805, 3, 3, 3(2), 3, 5, S. 806 or807, S. 808, off. , S. 810 large module, 23, S. 810 small module,off. , 4 (perhaps barbarous); 20 nummi, S. 814, off. , S. 815,21. Nicomedia (2), folles, S. 833, 3; S. 834, 3. EIGHTEENCOINS IN LOT. Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


752 Lot of 18 bronze coins of Heraclius.. Constantinople (16), folles(15), S. 804, 1, 2, 3(?), S. 805, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4(?), S.808, 16, S. 810 large module, 20, S. 801 small module, off. ,22(?), S. 811, 30A; 20 nummi, S. 814, 10. Nicomedia (2), folles,S. 833, 3, S. 834, 4. EIGHTEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostlyfine148720. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200



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753 Lot of 17 bronze coins of Heraclius.. Constantinople (13), folles(12), S. 804, 1, 3, S. 805, 2, 3, 4, 4(2), 5, S. 806, 11, S.808, 15, 16, S. 810 small module, 32; 20 nummi, S. 815, off. .Nicomedia (4), folles, S. 833, 1, 3; S. 834, 3, 4. SEVEN-TEEN COINS IN LOT. Nearly fine to fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


754 Lot of 21 bronze coins of Heraclius.. Cyzicus (5), folles, S. 839,1, 2, 3(2), 3. Alexandria (6), 12 nummi (5), S. 853(3), 858,861; 6 nummi, S. 862. Carthage (5), 20 nummi (3), S. 872(2), S.874; 10 nummi (2), S. 876/7. Sicilian mint (2), folles, S. 882, 884.Catania (2), 10 nummi, S. 885, 886. Rome, 20 nummi S. 891.TWENTY-ONE COINS IN LOT. A few scarce. Mostly goodfine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


755 Lot of 22 bronze coins of Heraclius.. Cyzicus (3), folles, 2, 3,4. Cyprus, follis, S. 849, 17. Alexandria (9), 12 nummi (5), S.853 (4), S. 855, 858, 861; 6 nummi (2), S. 862. Carthage (5), 20nummi (3), S. 872(2), S. 874; 10 nummi (2), S. 876. Sicilian mint(4), folles, S. 882, 883, 884(2). Catania, 10 nummi, S. 885.TWENTY-TWO COINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


756 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Heraclius.. Cyzicus (3), folles, S. 839,2, 3, 4. Cyprus, follis, S. 849. Alexandria (7), 12 nummi (6),S. 853, 855(2), 857, 861(2); 6 nummi, S. 862. Carthage (4), 20nummi (2), S. 872, 873; 10 nummi, S. 876. Sicilian mint (3), folles,S. 882(2), 884. Catania (2), 10 nummi, S. 885, 886. Rome, 20nummi, S. 889. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275

The Cyprus follis ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 81.

The Cyprus follis ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 81.

The Cyprus follis ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 81., The Christov Family Collection.

757 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Constans II.. Constantinople (10),folles, S. 1000(2), 1001, 1004(2), 1005, 1007, 1008, 1011, 1014.Thessalonica, follis, S. 1025. Carthage (6), follis, S. 1055; 20nummi (3), S. 1057, 1059(2); 20 nummi (2), S. 1062. Syracuse (3),folles (3), S. 1103, 1105, 1109. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostlyfine1488. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


758 Lot of 21 bronze coins of Constans I. Constantinople (11), folles(10), S. 1000(3), 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1009, 1013; 20nummi, S. 1020. Alexandria, 12 nummi, S. 1028. Carthage (5), 20nummi, S. 1057(2), 1059(2), 1062. Syracuse (4), folles, S. 1103,1104, 1108, 1110. TWENTY-ONE COINS IN LOT. Severalscarce. Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


759 Lot of 20 bronze coins of Constans II.. Constantinople (12),folles, S. 1000(3), 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008(2), 1011,1014. Carthage (6), follis, S. 1055; 20 nummi (5), S. 1057, 1059(3),1062. Syracuse (2), folles, S. 1104, 1110. TWENTY COINS INLOT. Several scarce. Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


760 Lot of 21 bronze coins of Constans II.. Constantinople (13),folles (12), S. 1000 (3), 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006/7, 1007, 1008, 1009,1010, 1014; 10 nummi, S. 1021. Carthage, 20 nummi (5), S. 1057(2), 1059, 1060, 1062. Syracuse (3), folles, S. 1104, 1110; 10nummi, S. 1115. TWENTY-ONE COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine, afew better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


761 Lot of 11 bronze coins of Constantine IV.. Constantinople (4),20 nummi, S. 1181; 10 nummi, S. 1183 (3). Carthage, 20 nummi,S. 1198. Syracuse (6), folles, S. 1207(2), 1208, 1210(2), 1211.ELEVEN COINS IN LOT. Several scarce. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


762 Lot of 7 bronze coins of 9th-10th century emperor. Theophilus(2), Syracuse, follis, S. 1680; uncertain provincial mint, follis, S.1685. Basil I, Cherson, S. 1719. Leo VI (2), Constantinople follis,S. 1730; Cherson, S. 1731. Constantine VII and Romanus I (2),Constantinople, folles, S. 1758, 1760. SEVEN COINS IN LOT.Several scarce to rare. Nearly very fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275

The Leo VI Cherson ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6, 6 October 2000, lot 155., The Christov Family Collection.

763 Lot of 6 bronze folles of 9th-10th century emperors. Constanti-nople except as noted. Theophilus (2), S. 1667; Syracuse, S. 1680.Basil I, S. 1710. Leo VI (2), S. 1729, 1730. Constantine VII andRomanus I, S. 1760. SIX COINS IN LOT. Very fine to good veryfine. An attractive lot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


764 Lot of 18 bronze coins of 8th-10th century emperors. Constan-tinople except as noted. Constantine V (3), follis, S. 1556; Syra-cuse (2), folles, S. 1568, 1569. Leo V (2), Syracuse, S. 1635, 1636.Theophilus (3), S. 1667; Syracuse, follis, S. 1680; uncertain pro-vincial mint, follis, S. 1685. Basil I (2), folles, S. 1710, 1712/3. LeoVI (2), folles, S. 1729, 1730. Constantine VII and Romanus I (3),folles (2), S. 1758, 1760; Cherson, S. 1764. Romanus II, Cherson,S. 1775. Nicephorus II (2), folles, S. 1782, 1783. EIGHTEENCOINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine. Another nice lot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400

One Leo VI, S. 1729, ex Fox Collection and CNG 40, lot 1920.

One Leo VI, S. 1729, ex Fox Collection and CNG 40, lot 1920., The Christov Family Collection.

765 Lot of 20 bronze folles of 8th-10th century emperors.. Constan-tinople except as noted. Constantine V (2), Syracuse, S. 1568,1569. Leo IV, S. 1587. Leo V (3), S. 1630. Theophilus (6), S. 1668;Syracuse (5), S. 1681. Basil I, Syracuse, S. 1712. Leo VI (4), S.1729(2), 1730(2). Constantine VII and Romanus I (2), S. 1758,1760. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


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766 Lot of 18 bronze coins of 8th-10th century emperors.. Constan-tinople except as noted. Constantine V (4), follis, S. 1556; Syra-cuse (3), folles, S. 1569. Leo IV, follis, S. 1587. Leo V, Syracuse,follis, S. 1635. Theophilus, Syracuse, follis, S. 1680. Basil I (4),follis, S. 1713; Cherson (3), S. 1719. Leo VI (5), folles, S. 1729(3),1730(2). Constantine VII and Romanus I (2), folles, S. 1760, 1761.EIGHTEEN COINS IN LOT. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


767 Lot of 20 bronze folles of 8th-10th century emperors. Constan-tinople except as noted. Constantine V, Syracuse, S. 1569. Leo V,Syracuse, S. 1636. Michael II, S. 1642. Theophilus (4), S. 1667(3);uncertain provincial mint, S. 1685. Basil I (2), S. 1710, 1713. LeoVI (7), S. 1728, 1729(4), 1730(2). Constantine VII and Romanus I(3), S. 1758, 1760, 1761. Nicephorus II, S. 1783. TWENTY COINSIN LOT. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325


768 Lot of 19 bronze coins of 8th-10th century emperors. Constan-tinople except as noted. Constantine V (2), follis, S. 1556; Syra-cuse, follis, S. 1569. Leo V (2), Syracuse, folles, S. 1635, 1636.Theophilus, follis, S. 1666. Basil I (2), folles, S. 1710, 1712. Leo VI(5), folles, S. 1728, 1729(2), 1730(2). Constantine VII and Roma-nus I (4), folles (3), S. 1758, 1760, 1762; Cherson, S. 1764. Roma-nus II, Cherson, S. 1775. Nicephorus II (2), folles, S. 1872, 1783.NINETEEN COINS IN LOT. Fine to very fine, two holed. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300


769 Lot of 10 cast bronze coins of 9th-10th century emperors. AllCherson. Basil I, S. 1719. Leo VI (2), S. 1731, 1733. ConstantineVII and Romanus I (3), S. 1764, 1770, 1772. Romanus II, S. 1775.Niceophorus II, S. 1784. John I, S. 1794. Basil II, S. 1814. TENCOINS IN LOT. All scarce. Mostly fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325

The Basil I, one Constantine VII and Romanus I, the Romanus II, the Niceophorus II, the John I, and the Basil II ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6, 6 October 2000, lots 150, 162, 166, 168, 169, and 170., The Christov Family Collection.

770 Lot of 11 anonymous bronze folles. Class A2 (3), S. 1813. ClassA3 (2), S. 1818. Class B, S. 1823. Class C, S. 1825. Class D (2), S.1836. Class F, S. 1856. Class I, S. 1889. ELEVEN COINS IN LOT.Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


771 Lot of 21 anonymous bronze folles.. All Class A2, S. 1813, withtwenty different variants represented. TWENTY-ONE COINSIN LOT. Nearly fine to fine, a few better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


772 Lot of 22 anonymous bronze folles.. All Class 2, S. 1813, withtwelve different variants represented. TWENTY TWO COINSIN LOT. Nearly fine to fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


773 Lot of 23 anonymous bronze folle. Class A1 (2), S. 1793. ClassA2 (8), S. 1813. Class A3 (2), S. 1818. Class B (3), S. 1823. Class C(2), S. 1825. Class D, S. 1836. Class E (2), S. 1855. Class F, S. 1856.Class G, S. 1867. Class I, S. 1889. TWENTY-THREE COINS INLOT. Fine to nearly very fine, a few slightly better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


774 Lot of 23 anonymous bronze folle. Class A1 (2), S. 1793. ClassA2 (9), S. 1813. Class A3, S. 1818. Class B (3), S. 1823. Class C (2),S. 1825. Class D (2), S. 1836. Class E, S. 1855. Class G (2), S. 1867.Class H, S. 1880. Class I, S. 1889. TWENTY-THREE COINS INLOT. Fine to very fine, one holed. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


775 Lot of 16 bronze coins of 11th-12th century emperors. Con-stantinople except as noted. Constantine X (2), folles, S. 1853,1854. Romanus IV, follis, S. 1866. Michael VII, follis, S. 1878.Nicephorus III, follis, S. 1888. Alexius I (8), pre-reform folles (2),S. 1900, 1901, tetarteron, S. 1922; Thessalonica (5), pre-reformfollis, S. 1911, tetartera (4), S. 1929, 1931, 1932(2). John II, tetart-eron, S. 1945. Manuel I, Thessalonica, tetarteron, S. 1975. SIX-TEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


776 Lot of 18 bronze coins of 11th-12th century emperors.. Con-stantinople except as noted. Constantine I, follis, S. 1854. Roma-nus IV, follis, S. 1866. Michael VII (2), folles, S. 1878. NicephorusIII, follis, S. 1888. Alexius I (11), pre-reform folles (3), S. 1900,1901(2); Thessalonica (8), tetartera, S. 1929(2), 1931(4), 1932(2).John II (2), tetarteron, S. 1945; Thessalonica, tetarteron, S. 1953.EIGHTEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225


777 Lot of 19 billon aspron trachea of 12th century emperors..Constantinople except as noted. John II (4), S. 1944(3); Thessa-lonica, S. 1952. Manuel I (8), S. 1962(2), 1963, 1964(2), 1966(3).Isaac II (5), S. 2003. NINETEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine tonearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


778 Lot of 16 billon aspron trachea of 12th-early 13th centuryemperors.. Constantinople except as noted. John II (2), S. 1944;Thessalonica, S. 1952. Manuel I (8), S. 1962, 1963, 1964(2), 1965,1966(3). Isaac II (3), S. 2003. Alexius III (3), S. 2011. 2012, 2013.SIXTEEN COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


779 Lot of 22 billon aspron trachea of 12th-early 13th centuryemperors.. All Constantinople. Manuel I (8), S. 1964(5), 1966(3).Andronicus I (3), S. 1985. Isaac II (6), S. 2003. Alexius III (5), S.2011. TWENTY-TWO COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine, a few bet-ter. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175



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780 Lot of 20 billon aspron trachea of 12th-early 13th centuryemperor.. All Constantinople. Manuel I (10), S, 1964(3),1065,1966(7). Andronicus I, S. 1985. Isaac II (7), S. 2003. Alexius III (2),S. 2011. TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to nearly veryfine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


781 Lot of 20 billon aspron trachea of 12th-early 13th centuryemperors. All Constantinople. Manuel I (10), S, 1964(3), 1966(7).Andronicus I, S. 1985. Isaac II (7), S. 2003. Alexius III (2), S. 2011.TWENTY COINS IN LOT. Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


782 Lot of 15 bronze tetartera and half tetartera of 12th centuryemperors.. Manuel I (12), Constantinople, tetarteron, S. 1968;Thessalonica (8), tetartera (4), S. 1975(2), 1976(2), half tetartera(4), 1977(2), 1978(2); uncertain Greek mint (4), half tetartera, S.1979, 1980(2). Andronicus I (3), Thessalonica (2), tetartera, S.1987; uncertain Greek mint, half tetarteron, S. 1989. FIFTEENCOINS IN LOT. Several scarce. Mostly fine to good fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


783 Lot of 17 bronze tetartera and half tetartera of 12th-early 13thcentury emperors.. John II (4), Thessalonica, tetarteron, S. 1953,half tetartera (3), S. 1954. Manuel I (13), Thessalonica (7),tetartera (2), S. 1975(2), half tetartera (3), S. 1977; uncertainGreek mint (6), half tetartera, S. 1979(5), 1980. Andronicus I,Thessalonica, tetarteron, S. 1987. Alexius III, Thessalonica,tetarteron, S. 2015. SEVENTEEN COINS IN LOT. Severalscarce. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


784 Lot of 17 bronze tetartera and half tetartera of 12th-early 13thcentury emperors.. Manuel I (12), Constantinople (2), tetartera,S. 1968, 1970; Thessalonica (7), tetartera (5), S. 1975(3), 1976(2),half tetartera (2), S. 1977, 1978; uncertain Greek mint (3), halftetartera, S. 1979, 1980, 1982. Andronicus I (2), Thessalonica,tetartera, S. 1987. Isaac II (2), Constantinople, tetarteron, S. 2004;Thessalonica, tetarteron, S. 2005. Alexius III Thessalonica, tetart-eron, S. 2015. SEVENTEEN COINS IN LOT. A few scarce torare. Nearly fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


785 Lot of 17 late Byzantine bronze coins.. Latin rulers of Constan-tinople (8), large module billon trachea (6), 2024(4), 2035, 2036,small module billon trachy, S. 2049. Empire of Nicaea, Theo-dore I (4), Nicaea, billon trachea, S. 2061(3), 2062. Empire ofThessalonica, John Comnenus-Ducas (4), Thessalonica, smallmodule billon trachea, S. 2199, 2202, 2212, 2215. Restored Byz-antine empire, Michael VIII (3), Constantinople, bronze trachea,S. 2259, 2265, 2284. SEVENTEEN COINS IN LOT. Severalscarce. Fine to very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


786 Lot of 24 late Byzantine bronze coins.. Latin rulers of Constan-tinople (8), large module billon trachea (6), S. 2022, 2031(2),2035(2), 2036, small module billon trachea (2), S. 2044, 2050.Latin rulers of Thessalonica, large module billon trachy, S. 2057.Empire of Nicaea, Theodore I (4), Nicaea, billon trachea, S.2061(3), Magnesia billon trachy, S. 2067; John III, Magnesia, bil-lon trachy, S. 2098. Empire of Thessalonica, John Comnenus-Ducas (9), Thessalonica, billon trachea, S. 2199(2), 2206, 2210,2212, 2215(4). Restored Byzantine empire, Michael VIII, Con-stantinople, bronze trachy, S. 2259. TWENTY-FOUR COINS INLOT. Several scarce. Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


787 Lot of 15 late Byzantine bronze coins.. Latin rulers of Constan-tinople (4), large module billon trachea (2), S. 2023, 2034, smallmodule billon trachea (2), S. 2044, 2050. Empire of Nicaea, Theo-dore I (2), Nicaea, billon trachy, S. 2061; Magnesia, billon trachy,cf. S. 2067; John III, bronze tetarteron, S. 2116. Empire of Thessa-lonica, John Comnenus-Ducas (5), Thessalonica, billon trachea,S. 2201, 2206, 2210, 2213, 2216. Restored Byzantine empire,Michael VIII (3), Constantinople, billon trachea, S. 2259, 2265,2271. FIFTEEN COINS IN LOT. Many scarce to rare. Severalstruck weakly on obverse. Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


788 Lot of 17 late Byzantine bronze coins.. Latin rulers of Constan-tinople (6), large module billon trachea (4), S. 2022, 2034,2036(2), small module billon trachea (2), S. 2049, 2057. Empire ofNicaea, Theodore I (2), Nicaea, billon trachea, S. 2061, 2062;John III, Magnesia, billon trachy, S. 2092; uncertain ruler,bronze tetarteron, S. 2251. Empire of Thessalonica, John Comne-nus-Ducas (3), Thessalonica, billon trachea, S. 2202(2), 2210.Restored Byzantine empire, Michael VIII (2), Constantinople,bronze trachea, S. 2261, 2268; Andronicus II, Constantinople,bronze tetarteron, S. 2358; John VIII, Constantinople, bronze fol-laro, S. 2568. SEVENTEEN COINS IN LOT. Many scarce to rare.Mostly fine to nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250


789 Lot of 20 late Byzantine bronze coins. Latin rulers of Constan-tinople (8), large module billon trachea (6), S. 2024(2), 2035(2),2036, 2038, small module billon trachea (2), S. 2045, 2057.Empire of Nicaea, Theodore I (3), Nicaea, billon trachea, S.2061(2), Magnesia, billon trachy, S. 2068; Theodore II, Magnesia,billon trachy, S. 2141. Empire of Thessalonica, John Comnenus-Ducas (5), Thessalonica, billon trachea, S. 2202, 2203, 2210, 2213,2216. Restored Byzantine empire, Michael VIII (3), Constantino-ple, billon trachea, S. 2261, 2267, 2284. TWENTY COINS INLOT. Many scarce to rare. Mostly fine to nearly very fine, oneholed. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200


790 Lot of 8 folles of Justinian I (527-565).. Pre-reform (2), Constan-tinople, 5th off. (S. 158 var.), 4th officina (S. 159 var.); post-reform (6), Constantinople (3), year 18, 4th officina, Christo-gram above barbarous (?), and year 27, 2nd officina (S. 207 var.),Antioch, year 24, 1st officina (S. 221 var.) An interesting groupwith a number of previously unrecorded officincae and a newregnal date, mostly fine, several nearly very fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


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791 Lot of 5 folles of Tiberius II (578-582) and Phocas (602-610)..Tiberius II, Nicomedia, year 4, 1st officina (S. 440); Phocas (4),Constantinople, year 5, 5th officina (S. 640), Thessalonica, year 4or 5 (S. 653), Nicomedia, year 6, officina uncertain (S. 659),Antioch, year 8 (S. 672). Fine or better, the first rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150


792 Lot of 5 three-quarter folles (30 nummi) of the late 6th-early7th cent.. Tiberius II, 578-582, Constantinople, 3rd officina (S.432); Phocas, 602-610, Constantinople, year 6, 5th officina (S. 641var.); Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632 (3), Con-stantinople, year 20 or 21, 2nd officina, the other two uncertain(S. 812). Mostly Fine, all very scarce or rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


793 Lot of 14 half folles (20 nummi) of Justinian I (527-565).. Con-stantinople (11), years 22, 4th officina, 26, 4th officina, 28 (2), 1stand 4th officina, 30 (6), 1st officina (4), 2nd and 4th officinae, 36,officina uncertain (S. 165, but several unrecorded officinae);Cyzicus (2), years 18 and 29 (S. 208); Antioch, year 22 (S. 230).Fine to Very Fine, and interesting lot. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


794 Lot of 10 half folles (20 nummi) of the late 6th-early 7th cent..Justin II, 565-578 (2), Antioch, year 1 (S. 380); Tiberius II, 578-582, Antioch, year 4 (S. 450); Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 (2), Con-stantinople, year 8, 1st officina (S. 496B) and year 13 (?), 2ndofficina (S. 497); Phocas, 602-610 (2), Carthage (S. 686), Rome (S.694, holed beneath bust); Phocas and Leontia, Constantinople,5th officina (S. 642 var.); Heraclius, 610-641 (2), Carthage (S.872). The first three rare, mostly Fine, several better. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275


795 Lot of 11 fractional bronze denominations, mostly of Justin-ian I (527-565). 16 nummi of Justinian I, Thessalonica (S. 175var., 3 crosses in upper rev. field); decanummia (10 nummi) ofJustinian I (4), Constantinople (3), year 35 (S. 167), Nicomedia,year 27 (S. 205 var., unrecorded year); decanummia (2) of Con-stantine IV, 668-685, Constantinople (S. 1183); pentanummium(5 nummi) of Justin I, 518-527, Nicomedia (S. 93B); pentanum-mia of Justinian I (2), Constantinople, 2nd officina (S. 171),Thessalonica or Carthage (S. 193); 4 nummi of Justinian I, Thes-salonica (S. 195). Mostly Fine, several almost very fine, somescarce. Estimated Value ............................................................... $125 - 175


796 Miscellaneous lot of 22 Byzantine bronzes, etc., mostly of latedate. Justinian II (first reign, 685-695), half folles (2), Constanti-nople (S. 1261); Anastasius II (713-715), follis, Constantinople,1st officina (S. 1469); Leo III and Constantine V (720-741), follis,Syracuse (S. 1530); Nicephorus I and Stauracius (803-811), follis,irregular mint (cf. S. 1607); Constantine VII (913-959), Æ 18,Cherson (S. 1771); Alexius I (1081-1118), billon trachy, Philip-popolis? (S. 1936); Empire of Thessalonica, Theodore Comne-nus-Ducas (1224-1230), billon trachy, Thessalonica (S. 2168);Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237), billon trachy, Thessa-lonica (S. 2181); John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242), billon tra-chea (2),Thessalonica (S. 2219 (2)); Restored Byzantine Empire,Andronicus II (1282-1328), trachea (7), Constantinople (S. 2335),Thessalonica (S. 2360, 2365; 2368, 2385, 2386, 2395 (2)); Androni-cus II and Michael IX (1295-1320), assaria (3), Constantinople (S.2440, 2445, 2447). Mostly Fine, some very fine, an interestinglot with many scarce and rare items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


797 Miscellaneous lot of 23 Byzantine bronzes, etc., mostly of latedate. Justinian II (first reign, 685-695), decanummium, Constan-tinople, regnal year 1 (S. 1263); Leo III and Constantine V (720-741), follis (large), Constantinople (S. 1514); Constantine V andLeo IV (751-775), half follis, Syracuse (S. 1569A); Constantine VIand Irene (780-797), follis, Constantinople (S. 1598); Michael III(842-867), Æ 13, Cherson (S. 1699); Alexius I (1081-1118), follis,Thessalonica (S. 1909); Empire of Nicaea, John III Ducas-Vatatzes (1222-1254), billon trachea (2), Thessalonica (S. 2126,2128); Theodore II Ducas-Lascaris (1254-1258), billon trachea(2), Magnesia (S. 2142, 2143); Empire of Thessalonica, ManuelComnenus-Ducas (1230-1237), billon trachy, Thessalonica (S.2183); John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242), billon trachea (2),Thessalonica (S. 2190 var. (small module), 2219); Restored Byz-antine Empire, Michael VIII (1261-1282), trachy, Thessalonica(S. 2296); Andronicus II (1282-1328), trachea (3), Thessalonica (S.2371, 2387, 2388); Andronicus II and Michael IX (1295-1320), tra-chy, Thessalonica (S. 2459); assaria (4), Constantinople (S. 2432,2435 (2), 2449); Andronicus III (1328-1341), trachy, Thessalonica(S. 2492). Mostly Fine, some very fine, another interesting lotwith many scarce and rare items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500


798 Miscellaneous lot of 25 Byzantine bronzes, etc., mostly of latedate. Constantine IV (668-685), follis, Carthage (S. 1196); Justin-ian II (first reign, 685-695), half follis, Constantinople, regnalyear 3 (S. 1262); Justinian II and Tiberius (705-711), follis, Con-stantinople, regnal year 20 (S. 1428); Leo VI and Alexander (886-912), Æ 17, Cherson (S. 1734); Alexius I (1081-1118), light tetart-eron, Thessalonica (S. 1930); Empire of Nicaea, John III Ducas-Vatatzes (1222-1254), billon trachea (2), Thessalonica (S. 2126,2134); Empire of Thessalonica, Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237), billon trachy, halved (S. 2177); John Comnenus-Ducas(1237-1242), billon trachea (3), Thessalonica (S. 2190, 2217, 2218);Restored Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII (1261-1282), trachea(3), Thessalonica (S. 2295 (broken), 2302, 2303); Andronicus II(1282-1328), trachy, Thessalonica (S. 2383); Andronicus II andMichael IX (1295-1320), trachea (2), Constantinople (S. 2420/21),Thessalonica (S. 2454); assaria (3), Constantinople (S. 2428, 2436(2)); Rhodes, imperial governors, 1249-1307, Æ 19 (2), cross withB's in the angles/Palaeologan monogram (Grierson 1397);Andronicus III (1328-1341), trachy, Thessalonica (S. 2497), assar-ion, Constantinople (S. 2481); Manuel II (1391-1423), follaro,Constantinople (S. 2559). Mostly Fine, a few very fine, anotherinteresting lot with some very scarce items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500



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799 Miscellaneous lot of 25 Byzantine bronzes, etc., of the 13thand 14th centuries. Empire of Nicaea, John III Ducas-Vatatzes(1222-1254), billon trachy, Thessalonica (S. 2127); Empire ofThessalonica, Theodore Comnenus-Ducas (1224-1230), billontrachea (3), Thessalonica (S. 2161, one clipped); Manuel Comne-nus-Ducas (1230-1237), billon trachy, Thessalonica (S. 2182);John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242), billon trachea (2), Thessa-lonica (S. 2221); Restored Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII (1261-1282), trachea (6), Constantinople (S. 2278, 2282, 2290), Thessa-lonica (S. 2300, 2302, 2303); Andronicus II (1282-1328), trachea(3), Thessalonica (S. 2377, 2383, 2388); Andronicus II andMichael IX (1295-1320), trachea (2), Thessalonica (DOC 774-7, S.2459), assarion, Constantinople (S. 2447); Andronicus II andAndronicus III (1325-1328), trachy, Thessalonica (DOC 855-6, S.2500); Andronicus III (1328-1341), trachea (6), Thessalonica (S.2482 (2), 2483, 2486 (2), 2487). Mostly Fine, some very fine, aninteresting grouping of late Byzantine types. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


800 Miscellaneous lot of 34 Byzantine bronzes, etc., mostly of latedate. Constans II (641-668), follis, Constantinople, 3rd officina,regnal year 8 (S. 1005 var., unrecorded date); Justinian II (firstreign, 685-695), follis, Syracuse (S. 1297); Tiberius III (698-705),follis, Syracuse (S. 1395); Theophilus with Michael II and Con-stantine (both deceased), follis, Syracuse (S. 1680); Michael IIIand Basil I (866-867), follis, Constantinople (S. 1693); Leo VI(886-912), Æ 15 (S. 1732); Alexius I (1081-1118), billon trachy,Philippopolis (S. 1936); billon tetarteron, Constantinople (cf. S.1923); Empire of Nicaea, John III Ducas-Vatatzes (1222-1254),billon trachy, Thessalonica (S. 2130); Empire of Thessalonica,Theodore Comnenus-Ducas (1224-1230), billon trachea (2),Thessalonica (S. 2165, 2167); Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237), billon trachea (3), Thessalonica (S. 2181, 2183, 2184); JohnComnenus-Ducas (1237-1242), billon trachea (4), Thessalonica(S. 2191, 2199, 2218, 2219); Restored Byzantine Empire, MichaelVIII (1261-1282), trachea (2), Constantinople (S. 2280), Thessa-lonica (S. 2294); Andronicus II (1282-1328), trachea (4), Constan-tinople (S. 2353, holed), Thessalonica (S. 2373 (2), 2385);Andronicus II and Michael IX (1295-1320), assaria (7), Constan-tinople (S. 2432, holed, 2435 (3), 2436, holed, 2440, 2444);Andronicus III (1328-1341), trachy, Thessalonica (S. 2483), assa-ria (2), Constantinople (S. 2481). Mostly Fine, a few very fine, avaried grouping including some very scarce items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


801 Miscellaneous lot of 36 Byzantine bronzes, etc., mostly of latedate. Vandalic Kingdom, Hilderic (523-530), 4 nummi (2), Car-thage (MIB 20); Byzantine Empire, Justinian II (first reign, 685-695), half folles (2), Constantinople, regnal years 2 and 8? (1262);Justinian II and Tiberius (705-711), follis, Constantinople, 2ndofficina, regnal year 20 (S. 1428); Basil I (867-886), Æ 22, Cherson(S. 1717); Empire of Nicaea, John III Ducas-Vatatzes (1222-1254),billon trachea (4), Thessalonica (S. 2126, 2127 (2), 2131); Empireof Thessalonica, Theodore Comnenus-Ducas (1224-1230), billontrachea (3), Thessalonica (S. 2161 (2), 2168); Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237), billon trachy, Thessalonica (cf. S. 2181, butsmall module, 2186); John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242), billontrachea (2), Thessalonica (S. 2194, 2199); Restored ByzantineEmpire, Michael VIII (1261-1282), trachea (3), Constantinople (S.2266, 2269 (?), 2290); Andronicus II (1282-1328), trachea (6),Thessalonica (S. 2360, 2366, 2370, 2373, 2385, 2395); AndronicusII and Michael IX (1295-1320), assaria (6), Constantinople (S.2435 (2), 2436 (2), 2440(2)); Andronicus III (1328-1341), trachea(2), Thessalonica (S. 2484, 2488); "Politikon" coinage, John V andManuel II (?), stamenon, Constantinople (cf. S. 2577 for a similarsilver basilikon); anonymous Palaeologan (c. 1280-1350), trachy,Constantinople (S. 2588). Mostly Fine, a few very fine, severalscarce or rare items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700


802 Arab-Byzantine Bronzes. A trio of imitations of Byzantinetypes with Arab legends, these coins are from a recent hoard.Condition averages VF. Lot of 3 coins. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 250

803 Lot of 2 lead seals, 1 Byzantine, the other Bulgarian. ByzantineEmpire, Stephen, mid-6th to mid-7th cent., 21 mm., 6.11 g., nim-bate bust of the Virgin facing between two crosses, holdingnimbate head. of the infant Christ before her, rev. cruciformmonogram of Stephanos (cf. Zacos and Veglery, Byzantine LeadSeals, 1205/1204); Bulgaria, Tzar Peter (927-970) with his wifeMaria Lecapena, daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Christo-pher Lecapenus, 18 mm., 6.44 g., facing bust of Christ with crossbehind head., his r. hand raised in benediction, holding book ofGospels in l., rev. Byzantine style facing crowned busts of Peter,wearing chlamys, on l., and Maria, wearing loros, on r., holdingbetween them long patriarchal cross with globe on shaft(Youroukova, Bulgarian Mediaeval Coins and Seals, 10).Extremely Fine, rare and interesting. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325

The first ex CNG 49 (1999), lot 1935, the other ex CNG 55 (2000), lot 1619, The Christov Family Collection.

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Egyptian AntiquitiesSession One - Thursday, October 29, 2009 Approx 5:00pm

Egyptian AntiquitiesStarts at Approx 5:00pm

EGYPTIAN LIGHT GREEN GLAZE AMULETOF A FEMALE DANCER

804 Egyptian light green glaze amulet of a Female Dancer.Circa 18th Dynasty to Late Dynastic Period. Fine palegreen faience amulet of a female dancer bending back-wards with hair falling; suspension hole in center. VeryRare. Well intact. Height: 2¼".

Babacar Khane and his wife, the egyptologist GenevieveLebaud-Khane, graduate of the University of Montpellier,found in several Egyptian temples, graves and museumsmany representations of classical lhatha-yoga postures,very well-known and practised in India, for example: sev-eral women practising Urdhva-Ddhanurasana andChakrasana (Red Chapel build by Hatshepsut in Karnaktemple complex; reliefs depicting the Opet Festival, LuxorTemple, reigns of Kings Tutankhamun and Ay, New-King-dom). Estimated Value .................................................. $1,250 - 1,500

Acquired from Emile Saad of Alexandria in the 1970s.

805 Egyptian green glaze statuette of Bes fragment. Third Inter-mediate Period, circa 1069-656 B.C.. Light green glaze faiencefigure of Bes with added details in black glaze, his right handheld to his mouth, the tongue protruding with thick beard andbulbous bags under his eyes. This piece has headdress, lowerbody and one arm missing. Some breaks to the glaze andmounted on a custom Lucite stand. Quite unusual. Height: 2¾". Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,250

806 Egyptian double-faced pale green faience amulet of Bes. LatePeriod, after 700 B.C.. A pale green faience amulet of Bes, dou-ble-sided, shown as a pot-bellied dwarf, wearing a featheredheaddress (protected men against snakes and other evils andwomen in child-birth). Intact, free from repairs. Height: 2¾". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 700



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807 Egyptian Wooden Sarcophagus Fragment. Late Period to Ptol-emaic Period, 664-30 B.C.. Brightly painted on two sides. SideA: Woman facing left with arms raised in adoration behind adeity with a sceptor, a lotus flower before and two beardedmummiform deities facing right, the wig of a third partiallypreserved to the right. Side B: Two panels each with a Hathorcow reclining on the top of a shrine, each with a solar disk andplumes above horns, each with columns of heieroglyphs nam-ing two of the Seven Hathors: 'Sister (?) of the god' (to the left:'She whose name flourishes by means of her skill'. Height: 17¼". Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

Ex Collection of Gustave Jequier (1868-1946).

808 Egyptian Wooden Sarcophagus Fragment. Late Period to Ptol-emaic Period, 664-30 B.C.. Brightly painted on two sides. SideA: Woman on bent knee with arms raised in adoration before aseated Osiris and a bearded deity; all, above a shrine. To rightthree columns of text: 'me (?). Your (plural) names.my bones are inhim, flesh (?).my., may you (plural) rescue/carry off from.' Side B: Afalcon upon a shrine, a standing male figure to the left and amummiform figure to the right, with three lines of text to theright: "Open (in peace?) Breathing (?) in the field of the underworld(?). Height: 14¾". Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

Ex Collection of Gustave Jequier (1868-1946).

809 Fine Egyptian two-tone Blue Faience Pectoral Scarab. LatePtolemaic, c. 26th-30th Dynasty, 664-30 B.C.. A two-tone tur-quoise glazed faience pectoral scarab representing Khepri, godof the rising sun. Well carved with crisp details and six obliquepiercing for attachment to mummy wrappings. Intact with finelazing. Length: Approx 2" . Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

810 Group of 7 Egyptian Hardstone Amulets. Third IntermediatePeriod-Late Period, circa 1st millennium B.C.. Consists of:Two double plume amulets, height: 30mm; Steatite Pesehkefamulet, height: 34 mm. Three amulets mounted on pieces ofcard: Blue faience model situla with pierced handles, height:22 mm. The card inscribed with, 'Model bucket from Aboutig bluefaience given by F.G.H. Price, Aug. 1, 1899, collection '353' Blackstone red crown of Lower Egypt amulet, pierced, height: 25mm., card inscribed, 'Tesher the Crown of Lower Egypt SothebyMay 28, 1883, collection '255'. Two brown stone male andfemale amulets, height: 29 mm (longest) the card inscribed,'Sam meaning union 4 1924' collection no '1395'. Limestoneseated sphinx on wooden stand, length: 31 mm.. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

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811 Egyptian white faience Plaque for Psamtek II. Late Period, c.26th Dynasty, 595-589 B.C.. Fine white glazed composition,possibly from a foundation deposit, with verticle text on bothsides inscribed, 'son of Re (Psamtek) living forever, king of Upperand Lower Egypt (Nefer-ib-Re) living forever'. Intact, a choiceexample. Height: 1¾". Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

Ex A.G. Collection, mid 1980s. Cf. Bonhams, Antiquities, Oct. 15, 2006, #34, illus..

812 Egyptian green glaze faience Lidded Vessel of Nectanebo I.Late Period, XXX th Dynasty, 380-362 B.C.. Turquoise-green incolor, cylindrical in form, the exterior inscribed with the car-touche of Nectanebo I with convex lid fitted to the interior.Very Rare. Height: 1". Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

Acquired from Charles Ede, Ltd. London, 1995.

813 Egyptian pale green faience head of Isis fragment. PtolemaicPeriod 305-50 B.C.. The goddess wearing an echelon tripartitewig, vulture headdress with uraeus and crown in the form ofher name sign. We note her face with long eyebrows and cos-metic lines in relief. Well made. Height: 1¾". Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,250

814 Egyptian green glaze faience amulet of Isis. Ptolemaic Period,circa 300 B.C.. A fine apple-green faience amulet of Isis seatedon a block throne suckling her infant son Horus (missing). Isiswears vulture headdress with uraeus. Horus chipped off athips. We note some fine restoration. Height: 2¾". Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,250 - 1,500



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815 Egyptian pale green glaze amulet of Papyrus Column. LateDynastic-Ptolemaic Period, not after 300 B.C.. A well formedand finely incised pale green amulet with suspension loop. Wenote some minor chips on one side. Rare. Height: 3¼". Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,250 - 1,500


LARGE LIMESTONE STATUETTE OF ISIS AND HORUS

816 Large limestone statuette of Isis and Horus. Late Period, after 600 B.C. In typical pose seated on a throne, suckling the infant Horus on herlap, her left hand supporting his head, her right clutched to her breast, wearing a full length tunic, tripartite wig with frontal bronze uraeusand a collar of uraei above, pierced for attachment of the headdress (now missing), her ears pierced. Height 9" Chipped, with an old collectionnumber painted in black. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,500

Ex San Franciscanum Museum, Israel, 1960s, collection number 'SF 7370'.

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817 Five Egyptian Alabaster Vessels. Late Period, Dynasty XXVI-XXX (664-343 B.C.). Includes two plates, 5¼", 4½" diameter; Anovoid jar with a drilled hole on one side, 4½" height; Two ala-bastra, 5½" and 4½". All intact. Lot of 5 items. Estimated Value ......................................................... $3,000 - 3,500

All ex Christies, New York, June 11, 2003, lot 32. The ovoid jar: Simo-nian Family Coll. 1970s.

818 Egyptian Life Size Wooden Kah Mask. Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C. A fine wooden mummy mask, with peaceful expres-sion, featuring a painted layer of gesso in pigment of darkorange with eyes and eybrows in jet black. Overall quite choice.Height 10" On a wooden stand. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,500 - 3,000

819 Large Egyptian 26th Dynasty pale green-glazed faience Besfragment. Excellent detail with fierce expression. Important fea-tures are present and quite impressive. Height 3½". On a customwooden stand. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

820 A trio of Egyptian Ushabti figures. 18th-21st Dynasty. Con-sists of: Limestone figure 7¼"; Sandstone figure with remnantsof painted features and hieroglyphic inscription, 7"; Terra cottafigure with remnants of painted features and front panel ofhieroglyphics, 6¼". Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000


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1821 Egyptian Wood Ushabti. 19th Dynasty, 1550-1070 B.C. Carvedwooden mummiforn figure, wears the royal wig with armsfolded across chest. A few areas of original painted surfaceremain, deep brown natural wood surface with old mellowpatina. Old loss to both sides of the arms, otherwise intact.Height 7¾" . Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,250 - 1,500

Ex Sotheby's New York, 2007, lot 215.

822 Egyptian Alabastron in alabaster. 26th Dynasty. Twin lughandles below natural white band. Choice condition. Height4¼". Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,250 - 1,750

Ex Christies New York, June 11, 2003, lot 32.

823 Egyptian Scarabs. Group of 7 different faience scarabs, circa26th-30th Dynasty. All intact, one with chip. Lot of 7 items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 800

From Emile Saad of Alexandria, 1980s.

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824 Egyptian 26th Dynasty Faience Amulets. Consists of:Sekhmet, tourquoise-glaze, chipped base 3".; Ptah, missingfeet, pale green-glaze 3½". Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 700


825 Egyptian Late Dynastic Period Pale Blue Faience Ushabti.Group of 3, all circa 26th Dynasty, each approximately. 4¼". Lotof 3 items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $400 - 500

826 Egyptian Amulets. Late Period, 1085-332 B.C. Green glazedamulets. Consists of Bes, missing headdress; Isis suckling theinfant Horus; Cat seated. Each approximately. 35 mm. Lot of 3items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


827 Egyptian Late Period, after 700 BC, Amulets. Trio of Besfaience amulets, each wearing feathered headdress. Consists of:Light green-glaze Bes (27 mm); Dark green-glaze Bes withdetails added in yellow (34 mm); Worn brown-glaze Bes withminor chip on headdress (48 mm). Each on a custom opaqueblock. Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400


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Persian Antiquities

828 Luristan Bronze Finial. 10th-8th Century B.C. "Master of Ani-mals" bronze finial. Central tube with a human face on eachside with zoomorphic protruding heads and panther legsbelow; all set on finial tube. Fine green patina. Height 12¾". Ona wooden stand. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

Ex Tackholm Collection (before 1940).

829 Luristan Bronze Finial. 10th-8th Century B.C. In three parts.Two rampant ibexes with long arching noduled horns, one par-tially missing, tuft of fur under chin with elongated bodies anda short upturned tail, their legs conjoined around central tube;all set into a broad bronze socket. Glossy medium brownpatina. Height 8". Mounted on a wooden stand. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

Ex Tackkholm Collection (prior to 1940).

830 Large Persian Bronze Dagger. Circa 1st millennium B.C. Finelyincised hooded hilt with long tapered blade. Lenght 19¼". Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

831 Persian Islamic Painted Pottery Bowl, circa 14th-16th CenturyAD. Wide shallow bowl painted in underglaze blue, black andturquoise with foliate panels around a central medallion. Excel-lent iridescence. We note fine multiple repairs. Diameter: 8½". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

Ex H. Kahn Monif, New York. COA issued by Howard Nowes Ancient Art, NY. August 2001.

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Greek AntiquitiesSession One - Thursday, October 29, 2009 Approx 5:00pm

Greek Antiquities

GREEK GEOMETRIC TREFOIL OINOCHOE,CIRCA 6TH/5TH CENTURY

832 Greek Geometric Trefoil Oinochoe, circa 6th/5th century.Vessel with spreading foot, pyriform body and double han-dle. The vessel painted on a cream slip ground in black andred with geometric designs including lotus flowers on theshoulder and bands of leaves and eyes around neck. Intact,free from repairs. Height: 10¼". Estimated Value .................................................. $3,500 - 4,500

Ex Dr. W.E., Baden-Wurteenberg, Germany. Published: Jean David Cahn AG, Basel, Auktion 5. Kunstwerke der.

833 South Italian single-handled painted pottery vessel, circa 4thcentury B.C.. Black glaze with applied decoration in red of alaurel band with leaves above; small conjointed handle. Intactwith some minor paint loss. Height: 5¼". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600

834 Greek South Italian Large Xenon Pottery Skyphos. Circa 4thcentury B.C.. Deep pottery bowl with black glaze and post fireapplied orange pigment applied as ivy band around center.Intact but with some paint loss t one side. Diameter handle to han-dle: 8¾". Height: 2¾" . Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

Ex William Frolich, NY City, 1970s. COA issued by AD BC Art Gal-lery, Los Angeles 2001..

835 South Italian red-fugure Lidded Lekanis, circa 4th centuryB.C.. Lady of Fashion wearing a kekryphalos, drop earringsand a beaded necklace; palmettes between. Intact, minorrepairs. Height: 3¾". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600

836 Greek South Italian black glazed pottery Askos. Circa 4thcentury B.C.. A small askos with a bag-like body set on a ringbase, a strap handle with thumb-spur and a spout with thick-ened rim. Intact with some minor chips Height: 4½". Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300


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837 South Italian Apulian Gnathian Kotyle, circa 350 B.C.. Deepskyphos cup with twin handles in vertical position to rim. Welldecorated in black glaze with incised ochre and added whiteslip band. Intact, free from repairs. Height 5½". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

COA from AD BC Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, May 2001.

WONDERFUL LUCANIAN RED-FIGURED BELL KRATER

838 Lucanian Red-Figured Bell Krater. Circa 400 B.C. The obverse with a nude gesticulating satyr running to the right, his left leg raised, hisarms outstretched, with short curly hair and long beard, characteristic pointy ears and pug nose, a maenad before him, moving right andlooking back with short curly hair draped in a chiton; another maenad standing behind him facing left, draped in a himation over a chiton.The reverse with three draped youths; meander with saltire squares below the scenes, laurel below the rim. Intact, some minor repairs. Height10½". Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,500

Ex Belgian Private Collection, 1950s.

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ETRUSCAN BRONZE STANDING FEMALE VOTIVE FIGURE

839 Etruscan Bronze Standing Female Votive Figure. Circa 6th Century B.C. Bronze solid cast, female with arms held by her sides, wearing longclosely fitted dress, pointed boots and tall conical banded headdress. Her hair falling in thick braids behind. Fine dark green patina. Height 4".On a custom marble block. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,500

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840 Attic Black-Figured Lekythos. Circa early 5th Century B.C.With a seated draped figure to the left, approached by a fullyarmed hoplite, standing attendant on either side; rays and dotson the shoulders. Intact. Height 5¾". Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,250

Ex Rainbold Collection, Lugano, 1960-1985.

841 Etruscan matched pair of Bronze Swan Heads. 5th-6th Cen-tury B.C. Fine matched bronze handled swan heads each withincised decorated wings. Length 4½", height 2½". Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

Ex Geneva collection.

842 Etruscan Bronze Figure of Hercules Promachos. Circa 5thCentury B.C. Bronze solid cast. The nude hero strides forward,his right arm raised, his left arm stretched before him with lionskin hanging below. Both hands with holes for attached objects.Feet missing. Glossy dark brown patina. Height 3¾". On awooden block. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

Ex Prof. Fritz Breubaus de Groot (beffore 1960).

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843 South Italian Apulian Gnathian Ornate Skyphos. Apulia,circa 350 BC. Vivid ochre, red and white slip; decorated withincised and painted stylized grape vines. Height 6¾". Intactwith minimal repair. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,200 - 1,400

Ex New England Collection; Accompanied by a COA from AD-BC Art Gallery, Los Angeles 2001.

844 Trio of Campanian Pottery, circa 4th century BC. Consists of:Black-glaze mug, the body decorated with vertical ribbing,height 3½"; Small black-glaze lekythos, the body decoratedwith vertical ribbing, height 3"; Small single handle aryballoswith vertical ribbing, chips around lip, height 3¼". A charminggroup, all excellent for the types. Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value ......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200

Ex Hasler collection. (compare CVA Naples 2 pl. 1034/9).

845 Three Bactrian Alabaster Bowls. Circa late 3rd-early 2nd mil-lennium B.C. Each approximately 5" diameter, all intact. Lot of3 items. Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

Ex Haji Baba, London.

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HIGHLY IMPORTANT ROMAN BRONZE INSCRIPTION TABLET

846 Roman Bronze Inscription Tablet. 1st Century A.D. Bronze document with inset inscription, the edges thickend, a boss on each of the han-dles. Tablet regards the purchase and subsequent gift of farmland to the priests of Zeus. Greek inscription:

"Under the rule of Sopyros (the son of Aristoss) for the year of Rhodon, bought from Zenon (the son) of Rhoizos a field through ______ and through, thepublic street for the price of 210 denarii which price the seller has declared to have received from the buyer. The ____ was gifted by the buyer to the Priests ofZeus." Ends in a prayer "When from sacrifice the written Word".

Choice condition. Size: 12½" x 6". Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $15,000 - 20,000

Coll. Siblings. P. and F., Southern Germany.

Slg. Geschwister P. und F., Suddeutschland (ca. 1970-1990).

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ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF APOLLO

847 Roman Bronze Figure of Apollo. Circa 2nd Century A.D. Bronze solid cast. Apollo with empty quiver hanging downwards. Two knots ofhair on his head with shoulder length hair knoted at nape of neck. Fine glossy brown patina. We note an ancient restoration, by over-casting,to the right foot and lower left arm, still quite elegant. Height 4". On a custom Lucite block. Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $10,000 - 12,500

Ex Edgar P. Richardson, Philadelphia; Ex M. Komor Collection, New York 1978; Charles Dikran Kelekian Coll. New York 1976; Ex J.J. Klejman Coll. New York 1974; Said to have been found in Lower Egypt.

848 Roman Bronze Situla. Circa 2nd-3rd Century A.D. Of taperingcylindrical form set on three delicate shoe-shaped feet, without-turned rim, two loops on the rim take the arched handle,the terminals hooked through the loops, the body decoratedwith three bands of incised lines. Height including loops 6½"Choice condiiton. Estimated Value ......................................................... $4,000 - 5,000

Ex Bonham's London, Oct. 20, 2005, lot 201.


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ROMAN SILVER DISH WITH GOLDEN RIMS

849 Roman silver dish with golden rims. 1st-3rd Century A.D.A shallow curved dish with a broad out-turned rim deco-rated with two encircling bands and a thickened golden lip.Very rare Diameter 5½". Estimated Value .................................................. $4,000 - 5,000

Ex Bonhams London Oct. 20, 2005, lot 199. Previously from Rabi Gallery in 1980s or earlier.

ROMAN BRONZE INSCRIPTION TABLET

850 Roman 1st Century A.D. Bronze Hilt of a Sword. Bronzehilt ending in a knob with the face of a woman in highrelief. Her hair is parted in the middle. Lovely glossy darkgreen patina. Length 4¼". Estimated Value .................................................. $2,000 - 2,500

Ex Cahn Auction AG, Auction 3, lot 18.

851 Roman bronze beauty instruments. Circa 2nd century AD.Sometimes referred to as "medical" instruments, these wereprobably used for mixing beauty potions. Group of 6, each mea-suring approximately 6-7". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 600

852 Roman Red Gloss Ware Pottery Bowl. Circa 2nd century AD.Beautiful reddish-orange 'en barbotine' relief frieze displaying acontinuous foliate garland. Intact, free from repairs. Diameter:6". Height: 5". Estimated Value ......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

Published: London Christies, 2005.

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853 Roman bronze Eros on a panther foot. Circa 2nd-3rd centuryA.D.. Probably support for a utensil. Foot of a panther, over itcalyx of leaves and Eros with grapes. Intact with lovely green-ish-br158236own patina. A charming piece. Height: 2¼". Estimated Value ............................................................... $800 - 900

Exx Gorny & Mosch, Auction, Dec. 14, 2005, lot 313.

854 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..The discus features a medallion with a draped female head fac-ing left, hair wreathed and falling in a bun. Intact. Length: 5½". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

855 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..The discus features a charging bull to left. Intact. Length: 4½". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

856 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..The discus features helmeted head of Athena three-quarters fac-ing left with fine beaded border and flanked by two fillingholes. Intact. Length: 5¼". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

857 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..Featured in the discus is a bird on a garlanded column. Maker'smark on base. Intact. Length: 4¼". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

858 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..Featured in the discus is a large Chi-Ro (early Christian sym-bol). Maker's mark on base. Intact. Length: 5½". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

859 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..Featured in the discus is a draped diademed 3/4 facing male (?)bust flanked by two filling holes. Intact. Length: 5". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750


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860 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..The discus features Hercules to left carrying a lion'skin over hisshoulder, flanked by two filling holes. Intact. Length: 5½". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

861 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..Featured in the discus is a Roman male wearing a toga flankedby two filling holes. Intact. Length: 6". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

862 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..The discus features a well defined vine tree with two bunchesof grapes hanging. Intact. Length: 5". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

863 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..Featured in the discus is a large twin-handled amphora. Intact.Length: 5½" . Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

864 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..Featured in the discus is a stylized lion(?). Maker's mark onbase. Intact. Length: 5" . Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

865 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..The discus features a palm tree with 2 bunches of fruit. Intact.Length: 5¼" . Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

866 North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D..Featured in the discus is a large palmette with two filling holes.Intact. Length: 5¾". Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750

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