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1918 Alexius I Comnenus BI Aspron Trachy. Constantinople, AD 1092-1118. SBCV-1918Nimbate Christ enthroned facing, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of Gospels in left hand; IC-XC across fields / + ΑΛ ΔЄC, bust facing, wearing crown and jewelled chlamys, holding cruciform sceptre and globus cruciger. DOC 25b; Sear 1918. 4.92g, 29mm, 6h.

Near Extremely Fine; toned and lustrous ROMA Acquisition1 commentsSimon07/05/22 at 05:39wileyc: is it as silver in hand, very nice.

1 ARTUQIDS.Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan.1148-1174 AD.AE Dirhem. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Partial mint formula and name and pedigree of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan in four lines and margins. S&S Type 1; Album 1820.1.Very fine.RARE.

Weight : 4.5 gr

Diameter : 24 mm1 commentsSimon04/23/21 at 17:39Canaan: Very nice

ARTUQIDS of MARDIN. Artuq Arslan.1201-1239 AD. Mardin Mint. 632 AH. AE dirhamObv: Draped facing male solar bust; name and title of Seljuq of Rum overlord around
Rev: Names of Abbasid caliph and Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan in five lines; partial mint formula and AH date in margins
Reference: S&S 47; Album 1830
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 13,3 gr
Diameter: 30 mm 1 commentsSimon01/04/21 at 07:24Canaan: One more great addition

Zangids of Mosul, Sayf al-Din Ghazi II Æ DirhamZangids of Mosul, Sayf al-Din Ghazi II Æ Dirham. al-Mawsil mint, dated AH 567 = AD 1171. Draped bust facing slightly left, two winged creatures above, date across fields / Name and titles of Saif al-Din Ghazi II in five lines; genealogy in outer margins. Album 1861.1.; S&S Type 60.1; Whelan Type I. 12.92g, 29mm, 12h.

Good Very Fine; light oxidations to rev., dark patina.
1 commentsSimon01/03/21 at 14:32Canaan: Great example of the type

2059 BYZANTINE, Latin Rule Half Tetarteron S-2059 OBV Figure of St. Helen Nimbate, turned slightly to the r. wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; holds patriarchal cross on long shaft in l. hand

REV Full-length figure of St. Constantine turned slightly to the l. wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of a simplified type; holds patriarchal cross on a long shaft in r. hand and in l. , anexikakia.

20mm 2.28gm

Almost as Struck; area of flat strike, excellent remaining detail. From dies of exceptional style. Extremely Rare. Roma
2 commentsSimon02/16/20 at 18:29VesPant: coin for true collector... very undervalued in Sea...

2224 John Comnenus -Ducas (1237-1244) Half tetarteronOBV IC XC in field Cross potent on three steps.

REV + :Greek_Iota:W / / :Greek_Omicron:C / :Greek_Lambda:C

Size 16mm

Weight 1.00gm1 commentsSimon02/13/20 at 18:04quadrans: Interesting piece..

1977D MANUEL AE HALF TETARTERON S-1977 DOC 20 CLBC 4.4.7

OBV Small neat letters Monogram Sear 57

REV Bust of emperor, beardless, wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece ( Most frequently decorated 5 jewels) and paneled loros of simplified type; holds in r. hand labarum on long shaft and in l. Globus cruciger.

Size 20.26mm

Weight 2.7gm

DOC lists 12 examples with weights ranging from 2.04gm to 2.77 gm with sizes from 18mm to 21mm. 3 commentsSimon02/07/20 at 12:26*Alex: As you say, a really nice coin. I like it.

1978 MANUEL AE HALF TETARTERON S-1978 DOC 21 CLBC 4.4.8
OBV Bust of Christ beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds scrolls in l. hand. Pellet in each limb of nimbus cross
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REV Full length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing uncertain dress (stemma, short military tunic, breastplate and sagion?) holds in r. hand scepter cruciger and in l. Globus cruciger.

Size 19mm
Weight 3.23gm

DOC lists 3 examples with weights ranging from 2.66 gm to 2.75 gm with sizes all 20mm

This coin differs from S-1981 not only by size but DOC notes a beard on Christ on S-1981 where as S-1978 is beardless , I however am finding that a difficult distinction to concur with, the beard on Christ can be a simple dot on his chin, however with this style of coins I am finding the lighter weight coins with perhaps a beard with one dot on chin in another example a series of dots making the beard, in these larger and heavier beards the dot on the chin is still there but not as distinct. Interesting to note that Hendy did not note a beard in his 1969 book but in his latter DOC works he does, the earlier catalogs such as Ratto do note a difference in the two styles because of the weight and beard.

This coin is a choice example Good Very Fine. 1 commentsSimon07/30/19 at 14:30okidoki: very nice Very Happy

1999 ISAAC COMNENUS OF CYPRUS AG TETARTERON S-1999 DOC 10B CLBC 6.3.7

OBV Christ Emmanuel, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon throne with back; r hand raised in benediction holds scroll in l. Pellet in each limb of nimbus cross.

REV Full length figure of emperor on RIGHT. crowned by virgin nimbate on l.. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; holds in L hand scepter cruciger and in r. anexikakia. Virgin wears tunic and maphorion.

Size 18.72mm

Weight 2.9gm

This issues in Cyprus have a small amount of silver in them 1.5% make them more related to the Metropolitan issue of the empire.

DOC list 1 examples with a weight of 2.84 gm and sized at 19mm

This issue is considered to be very rare, 5/5 , Grierson considers it to be an error of S-1998 and I must agree, still a wonderful piece to add to my collection 1 commentsSimon02/27/19 at 20:42Droger: Interesting coin !

Alexius IIII love the patina on this coin, its one of my favorites.1 commentsSimon02/15/19 at 02:25Jay GT4: Fantastic patina!

John II Comnenus AV Hyperpyron, Constantinople Mint SBCV-1938;1 commentsSimon02/07/19 at 14:23Jay GT4: Nice one

Manuel I AE Trachy S-1966 DOC 13
Christ bearded and nimbate wearing tunic and kolobion. Seated upon a throne without back, holds gospels in l. hand. Pellet in each limb of nimbus cross.

Rev Full length figure of the Emperor bearded on l. crowned by Virgin nimbate. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; holds in r. hand labarum headed sceptre and in l. gl cr. Virgin wears tunic and maphorion1 commentsSimon02/07/19 at 09:24shanxi: very nice

1987A ANDRONICUS AE TETARTERON S-1987 DOC 6 CLBC 5.4.2

OBV Bust of Virgin nimbate orans, wearing tunic and maphorion; beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast.

REV Bust of emperor wearing stemma, skaramangion or divitision, and sagion; holds in r. hand labarum headed scepter, and in left globus cruciger.

Size 21.96 mm

Weight 5.1gm

This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron. This coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace.

DOC lists 6 examples with weights ranging from 2.54 gm to 4.91 gm with sizes from 20mm to 23mm

One of my first tetartera, still a favorite.1 commentsSimon02/03/19 at 07:09quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile

1919b ALEXIUS PB TETARTERON S-Unlisted DOC 37 CLBC 2.5.1 OBV Full length figures of John II beardless on r., and st Demetrius, holding between them labarum on long shaft. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar piece and jeweled loros of a simplified type. Saint wears short military tunic , breastplate, and saigon; holds sword, point resting on ground, in r. hand.

REV Full length figures of Alexius on l. and of Irene, holding between them cross on long shaft. Both wear stemma, divitision, collar piece and jeweled loros of a simplified type.

Size 17.49mm

Weight 4.4gm

These lead Tetarteron are coronation issues of John II and believed to be the origin of the series of tetartera. Thessalonica Mint

DOC lists 6 examples with weights running from3.33 gm to 6.16 gm and sizes from 17mm to 19mm

1 commentsSimon11/27/18 at 16:04quadrans: Nice find...

1933 ALEXIUS TETARTERON S-1933 DOC43 CLBC 2.4.9 OBV Full Length figure of Christ bearded and nimbate wearing tunic and kolobion; holds Gospels in l. hand.

REV Full length figure of Emperor wearing stemma, divitision, and wearing jeweled loros of simplified type; holds in r hand labarum on long shaft and in l. gl.cr.

Size 21.94

Weight 3.6

This coin and S-1934 I believe were minted in Cyprus, these coins were once very rare but recently they have been hitting the market much more frequently. Most of these offerings are coming from Cyprus dealers.

This coin has a beautiful deep green Patina that hinders its photo. One of my nicest examples.

DOC Lists 1 example not in their collection. Weight 2.44gm and size 18mm 1 commentsSimon09/15/18 at 05:49EB: Very nice!

1929L ALEXIUS AE TETARTERON S-1929 DOC 38 CLBC 2.4.5 OBV Bust of Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds gospels open in l. hand. Pellet in each limb of nimbus cross.

REV. Bust facing wearing stemma, divitision, and chlamys; holds in r. hand scepter cruciger, and in l. Globus cruciger.

Size 19.00mm

Weight 2.66gm

This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron. This coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace.

DOC lists 9 examples with weight s running from 1.82gm to 5.10gm and size from 18mm to 22mm2 commentsSimon02/16/18 at 15:54B*Numis: NIce coin

1929k ALEXIUS AE TETARTERON S-1929 DOC 38 CLBC 2.4.5 OBV Bust of Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds gospels open in l. hand. Pellet in each limb of nimbus cross.

REV. Bust facing wearing stemma, divitision, and chlamys; holds in r. hand scepter cruciger, and in l. Globus cruciger.

Size 19.99mm

Weight 4.8 gm

This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron. This coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace.

DOC lists 9 examples with weight s running from 1.82gm to 5.10gm and size from 18mm to 22mm 2 commentsSimon02/16/18 at 15:53B*Numis: good pedigree !!

1969C MANUEL METROPOLITIAN TETARTERON S-1969 DOC 16 CLBC 4.4.3 Imitation?OBV Full length figure of Christ standing on a dais, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; right hand raised high in benediction holds Gospels in l. hand. Pellets in each limb of nimbus cross.

REV Full length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, jeweled loros of a simplified type and Saigon; holds in right a labrum on a long shaft. On which X and in l. globus cruciger

Size 19.84

Weight 1.8gm

Not certain but I now believe this to be an imitation, the biggest reason for this is the low weight and thin flan. Does not have the look of a Constantinople minted coin. This coin was found in Cyprus.
1 commentsSimon12/31/17 at 11:50Trapezunt: Fascinating coin. Perhaps a local mint as opposed ...

1987 ANDRONICUS AE TETARTERON S-1987 DOC 6 CLBC 5.4.2 OBV Bust of Virgin nimbate orans, wearing tunic and maphorion; beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast.

REV Bust of emperor wearing stemma, skaramangion or divitision, and sagion; holds in r. hand labarum headed scepter, and in left globus cruciger.

Size 22mm

Weight 5.9gm

This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron. This coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace.

A really nice example much heaver than norm, beautiful portrait of Virgin.

DOC lists 6 examples with weights ranging from 2.54 gm to 4.91 gm with sizes from 20mm to 23mm.1 commentsSimon12/03/17 at 16:31quadrans: I like this one .. Smile

2156 Anonymous (Magn.) AE Tetarteron – SBCV-2156 DOC IV 8
OBV- Head of Flower

REV – Two B’s back to back decorated with pellets. Pellet in loops of letter to r.

Size 18.11

Weight 1.9gm

DOC lists only one example, no weight 21mm
1 commentsSimon11/23/17 at 16:49quadrans: Nice piece..

1930 ALEXIUS AE TETARTERON S-1930 DOC 39 CLBC 2.4.6 OBV Bust of Virgin nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion.

REV Bust of emperor wearing stemma, divitision and chlamys; holds in r. hand labarum on a long shaft and in l. Globus cruciger.

Size 22.75

Weight 3.6mm

This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron. This coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace.

DOC lists 5 examples with weights ranging from 2.05gm to 4.02gm and sizes ranging from 20mm to 22m

This coin has been clearly overstruck over an earlier follis. DOC also notes 3 out the five examples are also overstruck. I believe this issue was created quickly when a shortage of the new coinage occurred. It is difficult to find a clean strike of this 1 commentsSimon09/08/17 at 20:41Mat: beautiful coin

1979A MANUEL AE HALF TETARTERON S-1979 DOC 22 CLBC 4.4.11 Imitation ?OBV Large, often ill formed letters

REV Bust of emperor, beardless, wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece ( Most frequently decorated with 6 jewels) and paneled loros of simplified type; holds in r. hand labarum on long shaft and in l. Globus cruciger.

Size 12.54mm

Weight 1.1gm

This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron.The half tetartera at 1/1728 Hyperpyron. These coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace.

DOC lists 27 examples with weights ranging from 1.10gm to 2.96 gm with sizes from 14mm to 18mm.

1 commentsSimon04/21/17 at 02:01wileyc: nice, just saw this, do not see many monogram 57 c...

ALEXIUS I AE Tetarteron SR- Unlisted DOC 41Monogram of Alexius. Rev Bust of Emperor wearing stemma divitision and jewelled loros of traditional type holds in r. hand jewlled sceptre and in l. gl. cr. 15/17mm

VERY RARE!- Only one known in a major collection located in Istanbul Turkey. DOC mentions and includes the type in the catalog but does not have one in inventory. A key piece for this collection.1 commentsSimon10/27/13 at 06:42Ségusiaves: good coins !!!!!!!!!!

MANUEL I AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1977 DOC 20Monogram 57 with small neat letters.. Rev. No Legend Bust of Manuel facing, beardless, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and gl.cr. Thessalonica Mint 19mm aVF DOC 20
**** This coin is the rarer of the two monograms listed in Sear.**********1 commentsSimon08/09/10 at 02:10wileyc: very nice, I have been looking for one for several...

Latin Ruler of Constantinople small module Trachy S-2021 Obv BUst of Mary, seated? Rev Ruler stg. 18/22mm S-20212 commentsSimon01/01/10 at 22:19Noah: ...my favorite coin of yours!

ANDRONICUS I AE Tetarteron S-1986 DOC 5Facing bust of the Virgin , nimbate hd. of the infant Christ facing. to l. MP to r. OV Rev Full length figure of Emperor on l. crowned by Christ bearded and nimbate. Emperor wears stemma , divitision and chalmys; holds in r hand labarum on a long shaft and in l anexikia Christ wearing tunic and kolobion holds gospel in l. hand. Constantinople mint 20mm Very Fine DOC51 commentsSimon01/01/10 at 22:17Noah: lovely detail

Alexius III Billion Tetarteron S-2014 DOC 4Bust of Virgin nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion, turned to r. Manus Dei in upper right field. REV. Bust of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type;holds in r. hand labarum-headed sceptre and in l. gl. cr. ( 1195-1197 A.D.) Constantinople mint. 18/20mm Very Fine/aVery Fine

Interesting coin because it was the last of the billion tetartera , the billion series was retired due to inflation. Hendy has dated this coin early in his reign partially because of the legend of the DOC example. However, this coin contridicts that, here the legend is not abreviated but has the complete family name as does the example in coin archives. I still believe that these coins were minted early on in the Alexius IIIrd sole reign.This example is the nicest of the other examples I have seen on the web and in DOC 3 commentsSimon01/01/10 at 22:17Noah: very cool

JOHN II AE 1/2 Tetarteron S-1954v DOC16v Unlisted Variation ?Christ stg. facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium and holding book of gospels in l. hand. L. IC to XC. Bust facing, wearing crown and jewelled chlamys and holding labarum and Gl. Cr. Thessalonica mint, 18.73mm 2.50 grams Nice Fine DOC 16v

This coin has Christ r. arm raised, perhaps in benediction, the normal version has him with both hands on or very near the book of gospels at his waist.It is also one of the larger and heavier examples of this coin that is recorded.***** A fellow collector on the board has aquired another one with Christ's hand raised , this gives this more credibility to being an unlisted variation.*******1 commentsSimon09/17/06 at 23:32bobgreen: Great coin!...bob

JOHN II AE Tetarteron S-1953 DOC 14bBust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr,.pallium and colobium and raising right hand in benediction in l. book of gospels to l., Pellets in each limb of cross IC to XC. Rev Bust facing wearing crown and jewelled chalmys and holding jewelled sceptre and gl.cr.Thessalonica mint . 22mm 4.05g.1 commentsSimon10/08/05 at 00:26Laetvs: Nice strike and beautiful patina!

Latin Ruler of Constantinople small module Trachy S-2021 Obv BUst of Mary, seated? Rev Ruler stg. 18/22mm S-20212 commentsSimon08/04/05 at 22:57Laetvs: Fantastic obverse for a Latin!

MANUEL I AE half Tetarteron S-1978 DOC 24 BrockageXC Rev Manuel , bearded stg. facing wearing crown and military attire , and holding cruciform sceptre and gl. cr. Thessalonica mint , 17mm

A really nice brockage, it has a nice fill on the brockage side giving it additional eye appeal. 1 commentsSimon07/03/05 at 15:55Pscipio: Nice coin, congrats!

MANUEL 1/2 Tetarteron S-1980 DOC 23?Bust of St. George facing beardless wearing nimbus, tunic, cuirass and sagion and holding spear and sheild. Rev Bust facing wearing crown loros and holding labarum and gl, cr. 14mm DOC 23 aVF Barbarous?1 commentsSimon06/26/04 at 12:16Simon: Proof that Donald Duck once ruled the Byzantine Em...

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