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Sear 835 - Follis - 617-618 AD (Year 8) - Nicomedia mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 617-618 AD (Year 8)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
In center, Heraclius bearded; to right, Heraclius Constantine; to left, Martina. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger in right hand.
Reverse: Large " "; Above, cross; To left,  / // ; To right,   ; Beneath,  .
Exergue: 
Nicomedia mint, second officina
DO 164; Sear 835
8.94g; 27.8mm; 180°PepMay 15, 2013
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Sear 1000 - Follis - 642-643 AD (Year 2) - Constantinople mint - 4th officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 642-643 AD (Year 2)
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse:    - 
Constans standing, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large " "; To left, //; To right, /// ; Above, star.
Exergue: 
Constantinople mint, fourth officina
DO 60d; Sear 1000
4.50g; 25.7mm; 210°PepMay 15, 2013
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Sear 1000 - Follis - 643-644 AD (Year 3) - Constantinople mint - 5th officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 643-644 AD (Year 3)
Condition: VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: -
Constans standing, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, //; To right, ///; Above, cross.
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
Sear 1000
3.88g; 23.7mm; 180°PepMay 15, 2013
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Sear 1103 - Follis - 641-647 AD - Syracuse mint - BlankEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 641-647 AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse:    -   
Bust facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: ""; To left, //; To right, ///.
Exergue: Large " "; To left, blank.
Syracuse mint
DO 9e (Heraclonas); Sear 1103
4.22g; 23.7mm; 210°PepMay 15, 2013
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Sear 1260 - Follis - 686-687 AD (Year 2) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Justinian II (First Reign: 685-695 AD)
Date: 686-687 AD (Year 2)
Condition: aVF/Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: Illegible legend
Bust facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. In right hand, globus cruciger. In field right, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, with cross above and line below; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, first officina
DO 18a; Sear 1260; MIB 44
9.74g; 33.3mm; 180°
Ex CNG, Ex J. P. Righetti CollectionPepMar 27, 2013
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Sear 1428 - Follis - 705-706 AD (Year 21) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Justinian II (Second Reign: 705-711 AD)
Date: 705-706 AD (Year 21)
Condition: aFine/VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: Illegible legend
To left, bust of Justinian, with short beard, and to right, bust of Tiberius, smaller and beardless, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross. They hold between them patriarchal cross on globe inscribed  . At intersections of patriarchal cross, 's.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, //; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, first officina
DO 12a; Sear 1428
3.73g; 20.3mm; 195°PepMar 27, 2013
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Sear 1198 - Half Follis - 673-674 AD - Carthage mintEmperor: Constantine IV (r. 668-685 AD)
Date: 673-674 AD
Condition: aFine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: No legend
Busts of Heraclius, Constantine, and Tiberius, facing, with Constantine bearded and slightly larger than the others. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross.
Reverse: Large " "; To left, cross; To right, star.
Carthage mint
DO 53; Sear 1198; MIB 101
4.28g; 19.3mm; 135°PepMar 27, 2013
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Sear 1199 - Half Follis - 681-685 AD - Carthage mintEmperor: Constantine IV (r. 668-685 AD)
Date: 681-685 AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: ][ ]
Bust facing, bearded, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume and diadem, the ties of which are visible to left. In right hand, spear held behind head; on left shoulder, shield with horseman device.
Reverse: Large "".
Carthage mint
DO 54; Sear 1199; MIB 102
5.10g; 17.7mm; 180°PepMar 27, 2013
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Sear 1000 - Follis - 644-645 AD (Year 4) - Constantinople mint - 3rd officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 644-645 AD (Year 4)
Condition: VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: ] - - [
Constans standing, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, //; To right, ///; Above, cross.
Exergue: 
Constantinople mint, third officina
Sear 1000
5.52g; 23.7mm; 195°PepMar 27, 2013
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Sear 808 - Follis - 628-629 AD (Year 19) - Constantinople mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 628-629 AD (Year 19)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, facing: Heraclius, center; Heraclius Constantine, to right; Martina, to left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross (Martina's also with loops and pendilia), and holds globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, and cross; To left,  ; To right, //; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, second officina
Sear 808 (unlisted date arrangement)
5.23g; 23.7mm; 210°PepMar 27, 2013
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Sear 815 - Half Follis - 634-635 AD (Year 25) - Constantinople mint - 3rd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 634-635 AD (Year 25)
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross, holding long cross in right hand. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross. To left, ; To right, .
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, / ; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint, third officina
Sear 815
2.43g; 24.4mm; 180°PepMar 27, 2013
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Sear 830 - Half Follis - 616-617 AD (Year 7) - Thessalonica mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 616-617 AD (Year 7)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse:  [
To left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine; each seated, wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, ///; To right, .
Exergue: 
Thessalonica mint
Sear 830 (unlisted date arrangement)
4.82g; 22.5mm; 165°PepMar 27, 2013
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Sear 806 - Follis - 615-616 AD (Year 6) - Constantinople mint - 3rd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 615-616 AD (Year 6)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, facing: Heraclius, center; Heraclius Constantine, to right; Martina, to left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger. Martina's crown has a loop on either side of the cross and pendilia descending to her shoulders. Crosses in upper field to left and right.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, third officina
DO 89b; Sear 806
10.22g; 30.7mm; 225°PepFeb 15, 2013
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Sear 824 - Follis - 615-616 AD (Year 6) - Thessalonica mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 615-616 AD (Year 6)
Condition: aFine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: - ][
To left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine; each standing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Thessalonica mint, second officina
DO 136; Sear 824
10.62g; 34.3mm; 180°
Overstruck on a Year 5 Follis of Phocas from Nicomedia, Sear 659 (reverse on obverse at 105°)PepFeb 15, 2013
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Sear 845 - Follis - 616-617 AD (Year 7) - Seleucia Isauriae mint - 3rd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 616-617 AD (Year 7)
Condition: Fair/VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: Blundered legend
To left, Heraclius standing; to right, smaller Heraclius Constantine. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger in right hand. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above,  ; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue: 
Seleucia Isauriae mint, third officina
Sear 845
6.88g; 27.0mm; 180°PepFeb 15, 2013
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Sear 861A - Dodecanummium - 632-641 AD - Alexandria mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 632-641 AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Dodecanummium
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, each wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine wear crown with cross; cross in field above head of smaller figure of Heraclonas on left.
Reverse: Large ""; Between, cross potent on globe.
Exergue:   
Alexandria mint
Sear 861A
7.90g; 17.9mm; 180°PepFeb 15, 2013
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Sear 873 - Half Follis - 610-641 AD - Carthage mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 610-641 AD (Indictional Year 15)
Condition: Fine/VF
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: ] - 
Bust of Heraclius, beardless, wearing cuirass and crown with pendilia, cross, and trefoil ornament. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large " "; Above, cross; To left, star; To right, .
Exergue:
Carthage mint
Sear 873
5.73g; 19.8mm; 295°PepFeb 15, 2013
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Sear 1005 - Follis - 646-647 AD (Year 6) - Constantinople mint - 3rd officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 646-647 AD (Year 6)
Condition: aFine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: - ] - [
Constans standing, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, //; To right, ///; Above, symbol.
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, third officina
Sear 1005
4.28g; 28.4mm; 45°
Overstruck on a Heraclius Follis, Sear 810PepFeb 15, 2013
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Sear 1005 - Follis - 646-647 AD (Year 6) - Constantinople mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 646-647 AD (Year 6)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: ][
Constans standing, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, //; To right, ///; Above, cross.
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, second officina
Sear 1005
5.40g; 28.2mm; 225°PepFeb 12, 2013
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Sear 810 - Follis - 629-630 AD (Year 20) - Constantinople mint - 4th officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 629-630 AD (Year 20)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross. He holds in right hand long cross, left hand on sword. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross. To left, ; To right, .
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross and ; To left, ///; To right, /; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fourth officina
Sear 810
9.70g; 32.8mm; 210°
Overstruck on a Follis of Heraclius (/// on obverse;  [ on reverse)PepFeb 12, 2013
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Sear 859 - Dodecanummium - 629-631 AD - Alexandria mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 629-631 AD
Condition: VF
Denomination: Dodecanummium
Obverse: No legend
To left, bust of Heraclius, with long beard; to right, bust of Heraclius Constantine, beardless. Between them, cross potent.
Reverse: Large ""; Between, cross on triangle.
Exergue:
Alexandria mint
DO 195; Sear 859
6.90g; 16.5mm; 210°PepFeb 12, 2013
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1423-1448 AD - John VIII Palaeologus - Stavraton - Constantinople mintEmperor: John VIII Palaeologus (r. 1423-1448 AD)
Date: 1423-1448 AD
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Stavraton
Obverse:  - 
Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.
Reverse:     / or variants in two lines around crowned facing bust of John with pellets flanking.
Constantinople mint
DO 1706; Sear 2564; Bendall 348.20, sigla 18
6.59g; 23.8mm; 225°
Ex CNGPepFeb 12, 2013
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Sear 806 - Follis - 615-616 AD (Year 6) - Constantinople mint - 4th officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 615-616 AD (Year 6)
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, facing: Heraclius, center; Heraclius Constantine, to right; Martina, to left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger. Martina's crown has a loop on either side of the cross and pendilia descending to her shoulders. Crosses in upper field to left and right.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fourth officina
DO 89c; Sear 806
8.34g; 29.9mm; 15°PepJan 13, 2013
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Sear 810 - Follis - 634-635 AD (Year 25) - Constantinople mint - 5th officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 634-635 AD (Year 25)
Condition: aFine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross. He holds in right hand long cross, left hand on hip. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above,  ; To left, ///; To right, //; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
DO 112c; Sear 810
5.49g; 27.3mm; 210°PepJan 13, 2013
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Sear 861B - Dodecanummium - 632-641 AD - Alexandria mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 632-641 AD
Condition: VF
Denomination: Dodecanummium
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, each wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine wear crown with cross; cross in field above head of smaller figure of Heraclonas on left.
Reverse: Large ""; Between, cross on above .
Exergue:
Alexandria mint
Sear 861B
9.24g; 20.0mm; 0°PepJan 13, 2013
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Sear 1011 - Follis - 659-660 AD (Year 19) - Constantinople mint - 4th officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 659-660 AD (Year 19)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Constans standing, facing, with long beard, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume. In right hand, long cross; left hand on hip. To left, /; To right, "", with beneath. Above, cross.
Reverse: Heraclius, Constantine IV, and Tiberius standing, facing, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Letter to right obscure or nonexistent.
Constantinople mint, fourth officina
DO 82d; Sear 1011
3.23g; 23.8mm; 15°PepJan 13, 2013
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Sear 1475 - Follis - 713-715 AD - Syracuse mintEmperor: Anastasius II (Artemius) (r. 713-715 AD)
Date: 713-715 AD
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Emperor standing, facing, wearing loros and crown with cross on circlet. In right hand, long staff; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, 
To left, , to right, .
Exergue:
Syracuse mint
Sear 1475
2.33g; 19.4mm; 165°PepDec 17, 2012
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Sear 1590 - Follis(?) - 778-780 AD - Syracuse mintEmperor: Leo IV (the Khazar) (r. 775-780 AD)
Date: 778-780 AD
Condition: Fine/Fair
Denomination: Follis(?)
Obverse: No legend
To left, Leo IV bearded, to right, Constantine VI beardless, seated facing on throne with curved arms. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and rests right hand in lap. Above, cross.
Reverse: No legend
To left, bust of Leo III, to right, bust of Constantine V, each facing, bearded, and wearing loros and crown with cross. Above, cross. Beneath,  .
Syracuse mint
DO 8; Sear 1590
1.91g; 19.8mm; 180°PepDec 17, 2012
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Sear 833 - Follis - 611-612 AD (Year 2) - Nicomedia mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 611-612 AD (Year 2)
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: [ -
Bust with short beard, facing, wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and helmet with cross, plume and pendilia. In right hand, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Nicomedia mint, first officina
DO 154a; Sear 833
12.26g; 29.8mm; 195°
Overstruck on a Follis of Justin I (large "][" on obverse).PepDec 17, 2012
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Sear 1055 - Follis - 659-668 AD - Carthage mintEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 659-668 AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Constans standing, with long beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross. To right, Constantine standing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Above, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, ; Beneath, ; To left, Heraclius; To right, Tiberius, standing, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross.
Carthage mint
DO 147; Sear 1055
5.34g; 20.1mm; 180°PepDec 12, 2012
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Sear 815 - Half Follis - 630-631 AD (Year 21) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 630-631 AD (Year 21)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross, holding long cross in right hand. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross. To left, ; To right, .
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, /; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint, first officina
DO 119a; Sear 815
6.43g; 27.4mm; 225°
Overstruck on a Year 20 Follis of Heraclius from Constantinople, Sear 810 (/ by large "" at 150° on obverse; arm & long cross at 0° on reverse)PepDec 12, 2012
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Sear 810 - Follis - 629-630 AD (Year 20) - Constantinople mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 629-630 AD (Year 20)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross. He holds in right hand long cross, left hand on hip. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross. To left, ; To right, .
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross and ; To left, ///; To right, /; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, second officina
DO 105b; Sear 810
11.16g; 31.6mm; 210°PepDec 05, 2012
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1081-1118 AD - Alexius I Comnenus - Follis - Thessalonica mintEmperor: Alexius I Comnenus (r. 1081-1118 AD)
Date: 1081-1092 AD
Condition: aFair
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Bust of the Virgin facing, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; She holds before Her the infant Christ whose nimbate head facing is represented; to left,  ; to right,  ; on either side of Virgin's head, uncertain wedge-shaped object.
Reverse: - ]
Alexius standing facing, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and globus cruciger.
Thessalonica mint
Sear 1909
4.27g; 26.1mm; 165°PepDec 05, 2012
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1078-1081 AD - Nicephorus III (Botaniates) - Anonymous Follis, Class IEmperor: Nicephorus III (Botaniates) (r. 1078-1081 AD)
Date: 1078-1081 AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Anonymous Follis, Class I
Obverse: No legend
Bust of Christ facing, having long, slightly forked beard and cross nimbus with one pellet in each arm, wearing tunic and himation; right hand blessing inwards in sling of cloak, left holds book, with  on cover, from beneath. In field, - .
Reverse: No legend
Latin cross with one large and two small pellets at each extremity, small cross at intersection, and pellet with floral ornaments to left and right at base. Above, crescents to left and right.
DO I; Sear 1889
5.13g; 22.9mm; 195°PepDec 05, 2012
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0976-1025 AD - Basil II (Bulgaroktonos) - Anonymous Follis, Class A2.24Emperor: Basil II (Bulgaroktonos) (r. 976-1025 AD)
Date: 976-1025 AD
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Anonymous Follis, Class A2
Obverse:  -  
Bust of Christ facing, bearded, with nimbus cross having  in each arm, wearing tunic and himation; right hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak, left holds book with  in jeweled border. In field, - .
Reverse:  // /
 above and beneath.
DO A2.24; Sear 1813
13.40g; 29.0mm; 180°PepDec 05, 2012
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0976-1025 AD - Basil II (Bulgaroktonos) - Anonymous Follis, Class A2Emperor: Basil II (Bulgaroktonos) (r. 976-1025 AD)
Date: 976-1025 AD
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Anonymous Follis, Class A2
Obverse: -
Bust of Christ facing, bearded, with nimbus cross having in each arm, wearing tunic and himation; right hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak, left holds book with probable  in jeweled border. In field, - .
Reverse: ///
 above and beneath.
Sear 1813; probable DO A2.25
15.47g; 35.3mm; 30°PepDec 05, 2012
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0491-0518 AD - Anastasius I - Sear 14 - Follis (small module)Emperor: Anastasius I (r. 491-518 AD)
Date: ca. 498-507 AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis (small module)
Obverse:  -
Bust right; diademed, draped and cuirassed.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross.
Exergue:
Constantinople mint
Sear 14
7.77g; 24.3mm; 195°PepDec 05, 2012
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Sear 1589 - Half Follis - 778-780 AD - Constantinople mintEmperor: Leo IV (the Khazar) (r. 775-780 AD)
Date: 778-780 AD
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Leo IV bearded, to right, Constantine VI beardless, seated facing on lyre-backed throne. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and rests right hand in lap. Pellet to left and right of throne. Above, cross.
Reverse: No legend
On horizontal line, to left, bust of Leo III, to right, bust of Constantine V, each facing, bearded, and wearing loros and crown with cross. To left and right, two pellets each. Above, cross. Below line, ""; To left, ""; To right, ""; Beneath, "".
Constantinople mint
DO 7; Sear 1589
2.34g; 19.3mm; 180°PepNov 24, 2012
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Sear 1010 - Follis - 656-657 AD (Year 16) - Constantinople mint - 5th officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 656-657 AD (Year 16)
Condition: aFine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Constans standing, facing, with long beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; left hand on hip. To right, Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger. Between them, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, ; To left, ///; To right, /; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
DO 80c; Sear 1010
4.06g; 21.3mm; 210°PepNov 24, 2012
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Sear 885 - Decanummium - 616-617 AD (Year 7) - Catania mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 616-617 AD (Year 7)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Decanummium
Obverse: ][ -
Bust facing, bearded, wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and flat-topped crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, ///; To right, .
Exergue:
Catania mint
DO 248; Sear 885
3.02g; 13.8mm; 225°PepNov 24, 2012
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Sear 0998 - Hexagram - 659-668 AD - Constantinople mintEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 659-668 AD
Condition: VF/aVF
Denomination: Hexagram
Obverse: [ ] - [
To left, bust of Constans, facing, with long beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet in front and behind it, plume. To right, Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and similar crown without plume. Between heads, cross.
Reverse:
Cross potent on base over globe on three steps. To left, Heraclius, to right, smaller Tiberius, both beardless, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, with globus cruciger in right hand.
Constantinople mint
DO 57; Sear 998; MIB 152
6.48g; 22.6mm; 195°
Ex Baldwin'sPepNov 21, 2012
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1143-1180 AD - Manuel I Comnenus - Sear 1966 - Billon Aspron Trachy - 2nd ExampleEmperor: Manuel I Comnenus (r. 1143-1180 AD)
Date: 1143-1180 AD
Condition: Fine/VF
Denomination: Billon Aspron Trachy
Obverse:  - 
Christ, bearded, seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium; in left hand, book of Gospels.
Reverse: -
The Virgin, nimbate (on right) and Manuel (on left), both standing facing; the Virgin wears pallium and maphorium, and with Her right hand crowns the emperor, who wears divitision and loros, and holds labarum and globus cruciger; between their heads,  ; to right,  .
Constantinople mint
Sear 1966
3.96g; 30.4mm; 180°PepNov 19, 2012
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1143-1180 AD - Manuel I Comnenus - Sear 1966 - Billon Aspron TrachyEmperor: Manuel I Comnenus (r. 1143-1180 AD)
Date: 1143-1180 AD
Condition: Fine/VF
Denomination: Billon Aspron Trachy
Obverse: -
Christ, bearded, seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium; in left hand, book of Gospels.
Reverse: -
The Virgin, nimbate (on right) and Manuel (on left), both standing facing; the Virgin wears pallium and maphorium, and with Her right hand crowns the emperor, who wears divitision and loros, and holds labarum and globus cruciger; between their heads, ; to right, .
Constantinople mint
Sear 1966
4.49g; 31.3mm; 180°PepNov 19, 2012
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0491-0518 AD - Anastasius I - Sear 19 - Follis (large module)Emperor: Anastasius I (r. 491-518 AD)
Date: 498-518 AD
Condition: aFine
Denomination: Follis (large module)
Obverse: -
Bust right; diademed, draped and cuirassed.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left and right, star; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fourth officina
Sear 19
16.27g; 33.3mm; 195°PepNov 17, 2012
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Weight - Three Solidi - ca. 500-800 ADDate: ca. 500-800 AD
Condition: EF
Obverse: Large "" within outline.
Nomisma Three
Reverse: Blank.
Byzantine Empire
13.29g (3 Solidi); 20.2mm x 18.3mmPepNov 15, 2012
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Sear 1021 - Decanummium - 659-660 AD (Year 19) - Constantinople mint - 3rd officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 659-660 AD (Year 19)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Decanummium
Obverse: No legend
Bust facing, with long beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, ; To right, ; Above, cross.
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, third officina
Sear 1021; MIB 186
1.36g; 15.6mm; 180°
Ex CNG; Ex J. P. Righetti Collection, 808PepOct 24, 2012
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Sear 1062 - Half Follis - 659-668 AD - Carthage mintEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 659-668 AD
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: [
To left, bust of Constans, facing, with long beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger. To right, bust of Constantine, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross.
Reverse: To left and right, busts of Heraclius and Tiberius, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Above, cross.
Exergue:
Carthage mint
DO 148; Sear 1062
5.52g; 21.2mm; 270°
Overstruck on a Sear 1059 (/ on reverse)PepOct 22, 2012
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Sear 806 - Follis - 618-619 AD (Year 9) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 618-619 AD (Year 9)
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, facing: Heraclius, center; Heraclius Constantine, to right; Martina, to left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger. Martina's crown has a loop on either side of the cross and pendilia descending to her shoulders. Crosses in upper field to left and right.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, /; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, first officina
Sear 806
7.11g; 27.7mm; 225°PepOct 22, 2012
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Sear 810 - Follis - 633-634 AD (Year 24) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 633-634 AD (Year 24)
Condition: Fair/Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross. He holds in right hand long cross, left hand on hip. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross. To left, ; To right, .
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ///; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, first officina
DO 110a; Sear 810
4.34g; 24.4mm; 15°PepOct 22, 2012
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Sear 814 - Half Follis - 617-618 AD (Year 8) - Constantinople mint - 3rd officina (unlisted)Emperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 617-618 AD (Year 8)
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius, and to right, Heraclius Constantine, both standing. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger in right hand. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint, third officina
Sear 814 (unlisted officina)
3.98g; 24.4mm; 225°PepOct 22, 2012
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Sear 880 - Pentanummium - 610-641 AD - Carthage mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 610-641 AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Pentanummium
Obverse: ]
Bust facing, beardless, wearing cuirass and crown with cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left and right,  with pellets above and below.
Carthage mint
DO 239; Sear 880
1.31g; 11.4mm; 0°PepOct 22, 2012
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Sear 818 - Decanummium - 618-619 AD (Year 9) (unlisted) - Constantinople mintEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 618-619 AD (Year 9)
Condition: aEF/VF
Denomination: Decanummium
Obverse: - ]
Bust right, diademed, with short beard, wearing cuirass and paludamentum.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To right, /.
Constantinople mint
Sear 818 (unlisted year)
2.04g; 17.7mm; 165°PepSep 18, 2012
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Sear 824 - Follis - 614-615 AD (Year 5) - Thessalonica mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 614-615 AD (Year 5)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: - [
To left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine; each standing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right,  ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Thessalonica mint, second officina
DO 135a; Sear 824
11.02g; 32.3mm; 165°PepSep 15, 2012
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Sear 815 - Half Follis - 633-634 AD (Year 24) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 633-634 AD (Year 24)
Condition: aFine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross, holding long cross in right hand. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross. To left, ; To right, .
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, //; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint, first officina
Sear 815
2.38g; 17.6mm; 210°PepSep 15, 2012
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Sear 1001 - Follis - 642-643 AD (Year 2) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 642-643 AD (Year 2)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: - [
Constans standing, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, ; To left, / /; To right, ///.
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, first officina
DO 61a; Sear 1001
4.74g; 26.3mm; 195°PepSep 15, 2012
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Sear 806 - Follis - 618-619 AD (Year 9) - Constantinople mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 618-619 AD (Year 9)
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, facing: Heraclius, center; Heraclius Constantine, to right; Martina, to left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger. Martina's crown has a loop on either side of the cross and pendilia descending to her shoulders. Crosses in upper field to left and right.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, //; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, second officina
Sear 806 (unlisted date arrangement)
7.38g; 26.1mm; 195°PepAug 27, 2012
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Sear 1018 - Half Follis - 655-656 AD? - Constantinople mint - 5th officina (unlisted)Emperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 655-656 AD?
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: No legend
Constans standing, facing, with long beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; left hand on hip.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, //; To right, /; Above, cross; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
Sear 1018 (unlisted officina)
1.57g; 21.3mm; 180°PepAug 27, 2012
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Sear 806 - Follis - 616-617 AD (Year 7) - Constantinople mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 616-617 AD (Year 7)
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, facing: Heraclius, center; Heraclius Constantine, to right; Martina, to left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger. Martina's crown has a loop on either side of the cross and pendilia descending to her shoulders. Crosses in upper field to left and right.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, second officina
DO 90b; Sear 806
8.67g; 27.8mm; 180°PepAug 24, 2012
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Sear 815 - Half Follis - 630-631 AD (Year 21) - Constantinople mint - 5th officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 630-631 AD (Year 21)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross, holding long cross in right hand. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross. To left, ; To right, .
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, /; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
Sear 815
6.24g; 25.6mm; 30°PepAug 24, 2012
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Sear 1103 - Follis - 641-647 AD - Syracuse mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 641-647 AD
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: [
Bust facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: ""; To left, //; To right, ///.
Exergue: Large ""; To left, .
Syracuse mint, second officina
Sear 1103
4.05g; 23.2mm; 210°PepAug 24, 2012
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Sear 717 - Binummium - 608-610 AD - Carthage mintRevolt of the Heraclii (608-610 AD)
Date: 608-610 AD
Condition: Fine/VF
Denomination: Binummium
Obverse: No legend
Bust facing, beardless, wearing consular robes(?); To left and right, pellet.
Reverse: Large ""; To left and right, pellet.
Carthage mint
Sear 717; MIB 15; BN 8
0.86g; 9.5mm; 180°PepAug 11, 2012
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DO 211 (Heraclius Constantine?) - Countermarked Follis - ca. 641 AD - Constantinople mintProbable Emperor: Heraclius Constantine (r. 641 AD) (Countermarks)
Condition: VF
Date: ca. 641 AD
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross. He holds in right hand long cross, left hand on hip. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross. To left, ; To right, .
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross and ; To left, ///; To right, date (Years 20 or 21); Beneath, .
Exergue:
Countermarks:  at 120°;  at 300°
Constantinople mint, third officina
DO 211
10.64g; 31.8mm; 180°
Struck on a Sear 810, itself overstruck on a previous Follis of Heraclius.PepAug 11, 2012
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Sear 1600 - Follis - 797-802 AD - Constantinople mintEmpress: Irene (r. 797-802 AD)
Date: 797-802 AD
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: - [
Bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with cross, pinnacles, and pendilia. In right hand, globus cruciger; in left, cross scepter.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, //; To right, //; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint
DO 2; Sear 1600
4.47g; 22.6mm; 180°PepJul 25, 2012
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Sear 1368 - Half Follis - 698-699 AD (Year 1) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Tiberius III (Apsimar) (r. 698-705 AD)
Date: 698-699 AD (Year 1)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: Illegible legend
Bust facing, with close beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross on circlet. In right hand, spear held before body. On left shoulder, shield with horseman device.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint, first officina
Sear 1368
3.14g; 26.6mm; 180°
Overstruck on a Half-Follis of Leontius from Constantinople, Sear 1335, 225° (loros and globus cruciger on obverse, /// and "" on reverse)PepJul 25, 2012
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Sear 1002 - Follis - 643-644 AD (Year 3) - Constantinople mint - 4th officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 643-644 AD (Year 3)
Condition: VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: ][ - ][
Constans standing, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, staff surmounted by ; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, ; To left, //; To right, ///.
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fourth officina
DO 62a; Sear 1002
5.33g; 23.4mm; 210°PepJul 25, 2012
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Sear 1011 - Follis - 659-660 AD (Year 19) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 659-660 AD (Year 19)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Constans standing, facing, with long beard, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume. In right hand, long cross; left hand on hip. To left, /; To right, "", with beneath. Above, cross.
Reverse: Heraclius, Constantine IV, and Tiberius standing, facing, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand. In field right, .
Constantinople mint, first officina
Sear 1011
3.57g; 23.3mm; 195°PepJul 25, 2012
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Sear 813 - Half Follis - 610-611 AD (Year 1) - Constantinople mint - 5th officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 610-611 AD (Year 1)
Condition: Fair/Fine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: - ][
Bust bearded, facing, wearing cuirass with shield and crown with pendilia and cross. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
Sear 813
5.73g; 25.6mm; 240°PepJul 25, 2012
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Sear 836 - Follis - 625-626 AD (Year 16) - Nicomedia mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 625-626 AD (Year 16)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
In center, Heraclius, bearded; to right, Heraclius Constantine; to left, Martina. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger in right hand.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, and cross; To left, ; To right, /; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Nicomedia mint, first officina
DO 165; Sear 836
7.00g; 24.9mm; 195°PepJul 25, 2012
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Sear 1586 - Follis - 776-778 AD - Constantinople mintEmperor: Leo IV (the Khazar) (r. 775-780 AD)
Date: 776-778 AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, bust of Leo IV bearded, to right, bust of Constantine VI beardless, both facing. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross. Above, cross.
Reverse: No legend
On horizontal line, to left, bust of Leo III, to right, bust of Constantine V, each facing, bearded, and wearing loros and crown with cross. To left, ""; To right, ""; Above, cross; Below line, ""; To left, ""; To right, ""; Beneath, "".
Constantinople mint
DO 4; Sear 1586
4.21g; 23.7mm; 165°PepJul 03, 2012
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Sear 804 - Follis - 611-612 AD (Year 2) - Constantinople mint - 3rd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 611-612 AD (Year 2)
Condition: VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: -
Bust facing, bearded, wearing cuirass with shield and crown with pendilia. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, third officina
DO 70b; Sear 804
11.01g; 29.4mm; 60°PepJul 03, 2012
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Sear 806 - Follis - 619-620 AD (Year 10) - Constantinople mint - 3rd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 619-620 AD (Year 10)
Condition: VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, facing: Heraclius, center; Heraclius Constantine, to right; Martina, to left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger. Martina's crown has a loop on either side of the cross and pendilia descending to her shoulders. Crosses in upper field to left and right.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, third officina
Sear 806
10.19g; 27.8mm; 45°
Note: Not a Year 11PepJul 03, 2012
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Sear 815 - Half Follis - 630-631 AD (Year 21) - Constantinople mint - 4th officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 630-631 AD (Year 21)
Condition: Fair/Fine
Denomination: Half Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross, holding long cross in right hand. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross. To left, ; To right, .
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, /; Beneath, .
Constantinople mint, fourth officina
DO 119c; Sear 815
5.19g; 25.6mm; 225°PepJul 03, 2012
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Sear 1010 - Follis - 656-657 AD (Year 16) - Constantinople mint - 4th officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 656-657 AD (Year 16)
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Constans standing, facing, with long beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; left hand on hip. To right, Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger. Between them, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, ; To left, ///; To right, //; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fourth officina
Sear 1010
3.24g; 22.2mm; 195°PepJul 03, 2012
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Sear 1531 - Follis - ca. 731-741 AD - Syracuse mintEmperor: Leo III (the Isaurian) (r. 717-741 AD)
Date: ca. 731-741 AD
Condition: aFine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: Leo standing, facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, akakia. To left, ///; To right, ///
Reverse: Constantine standing, facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, akakia. To left, ///; To right, ///
Syracuse mint
DO 55; Sear 1531
1.35g; 16.0mm; 180°PepJun 14, 2012
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Sear 833 - Follis - 611-612 AD (Year 2) - Nicomedia mint - 2nd officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 611-612 AD (Year 2)
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: [ - ][
Bust with short beard, facing, wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and helmet with cross, plume and pendilia. In right hand, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Nicomedia mint, second officina
DO 154b; Sear 833
12.62g; 33.2mm; 195°PepJun 14, 2012
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Sear 1006 - Follis - 651-652 AD (Year 11) - Constantinople mint - 5th officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 651-652 AD (Year 11)
Condition: Fair/Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: ][
Constans standing, facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, //; To right, ///; Above, cross; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
DO 69e; Sear 1006
4.60g; 23.6mm; 195°
Overstruck on a previous Follis of Constans II from Constantinople.PepJun 14, 2012
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Sear 1010 - Follis - 655-656 AD (Year 15) - Constantinople mint - 5th officinaEmperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 655-656 AD (Year 15)
Condition: VF/aVF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Constans standing, facing, with long beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; left hand on hip. To right, Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger. Between them, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, ; To left, ///; To right, /; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
DO 79d; Sear 1010
2.59g; 21.2mm; 195°PepJun 14, 2012
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Sear 1556 - Follis - 751-769(?) AD - Constantinople mintEmperor: Constantine V Copronymus (r. 741-775 AD)
Date: 751-769(?) AD
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Two busts facing, Constantine on left, bearded, Leo IV on right, beardless and slightly smaller. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: No legend
Bust of Leo III facing, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross, holding in right hand, inwards, cross potent on base, all above a horizontal line ornamented at each end with little globes. Below, "" with "" to left, "" to right, and "" beneath. In upper field right, cross.
Constantinople mint
DO 11; Sear 1556
1.99g; 19.3mm; 150°PepMay 20, 2012
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Sear 1512 - Miliaresion - 720-741 AD - Constantinople mintEmperor: Leo III (the Isaurian) (r. 717-741 AD)
Date: 720-741 AD
Condition: aVF
Denomination: Miliaresion
Obverse: -
Cross potent on base and three steps, in a triple border of dots.
Reverse: //// in a triple border of dots.
Constantinople mint
DO 22c; Sear 1512
1.86g; 20.6mm; 345°PepMay 15, 2012
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Sear 1182 - Decanummium - 668-673 AD - Constantinople mintEmperor: Constantine IV (r. 668-685 AD)
Date: 668-673 AD
Condition: VF
Denomination: Decanummium
Obverse: No legend
Bust facing, beardless, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, cross; To right, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint
DO 38; Sear 1182
3.72g; 25.5mm; 180°PepMay 15, 2012
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Sear 804 - Follis - 611-612 AD (Year 2) - Constantinople mint - 5th officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 611-612 AD (Year 2)
Condition: Fine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: [ ]-
Bust facing, bearded, wearing cuirass with shield and crown with pendilia and cross. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
DO 70d; Sear 804
10.16g; 30.9mm; 15°PepMay 15, 2012
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Sear 1598 - Follis - 792-797 AD - Constantinople mintEmperor: Constantine VI (r. 780-797 AD)
Date: 792-797 AD
Condition: aEF/VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with cross, pinnacles, and pendilia. In right hand, globus cruciger; in left, cross scepter.
Reverse: No legend
Above horizontal line, bust of Constantine facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger; in left, akakia. In field right, cross. To left and right, pellet. Below line, ""; To left, ""; To right, ""; Beneath, "".
Constantinople mint
DO 7; Sear 1598
2.38g; 19.8mm; 180°PepMay 07, 2012
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Sear 806 - Follis - 619-620 AD (Year 10) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 619-620 AD (Year 10)
Condition: aFine
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, facing: Heraclius, center; Heraclius Constantine, to right; Martina, to left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger. Martina's crown has a loop on either side of the cross and pendilia descending to her shoulders. Crosses in upper field to left and right.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, first officina
Sear 806
6.34g; 28.8mm; 210°PepApr 28, 2012
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Sear 807 - Follis - 620-621 AD (Year 11) (unlisted) - Constantinople mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 620-621 AD (Year 11)
Condition: aFine/VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
Three figures standing, facing: Heraclius, center; Martina, to right; Heraclius Constantine, to left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and holds globus cruciger. Martina's crown has a loop on either side of the cross and pendilia descending to her shoulders. Crosses in upper field to left and right.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left, ///; To right, /; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, first officina
Sear 807 (unlisted year)
7.83g; 27.0mm; 45°PepApr 28, 2012
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Sear 844 - Follis - 616-617 AD (Year 7) - Seleucia Isauriae mint - 1st officinaEmperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 616-617 AD (Year 7)
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: [ ][
To left, bust of Heraclius, bearded; to right, smaller bust of Heraclius Constantine. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, ; To left, ///; To right, ; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Seleucia Isauriae mint, first officina
DO 180a; Sear 844
10.68g; 28.6mm; 15°PepApr 28, 2012
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Sear 1587 - Follis - 778-780 AD - Constantinople mintEmperor: Leo IV (the Khazar) (r. 775-780 AD)
Date: 778-780 AD
Condition: VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Leo IV bearded, to right, Constantine VI beardless, seated facing on lyre-backed throne. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and rests right hand in lap. Pellet to left and right of throne. Above, cross.
Reverse: No legend
On horizontal line, to left, bust of Leo III, to right, bust of Constantine V, each facing, bearded, and wearing loros and crown with cross. To left and right, two pellets each. Above, cross. Below line, ""; To left, ""; To right, ""; Beneath, "".
Constantinople mint
DO 6; Sear 1587
4.12g; 25.2mm; 195°PepApr 08, 2012
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Sear 1173 - Follis - 668-673 AD - Constantinople mint - 4th officinaEmperor: Constantine IV (r. 668-685 AD)
Date: 668-673 AD
Condition: VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse:  - [
Bust facing, beardless, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume. In right hand, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; Above, cross; To left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fourth officina
DO 28d; Sear 1173
18.25g; 35.7mm; 195°PepApr 08, 2012
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Sear 1007 - Follis - 655-656 AD (Year 15) - Constantinople mint - 3rd officina (unlisted)Emperor: Constans II (r. 641-668 AD)
Date: 655-656 AD (Year 15)
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: Illegible legend
Constans standing, facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, long cross; in left, globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large ""; To left, //; To right, ///; Above, star or cross; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, third officina
Sear 1007 (unlisted officina)
1.90g; 19.8mm; 195°PepApr 08, 2012
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Sear 1596 - Follis - 790-792 AD - Constantinople mintEmperor: Constantine VI (r. 780-797 AD)
Date: 790-792 AD
Condition: Fine/VF
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
On left, bust of Constantine facing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In right hand, globus cruciger. On right, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with cross and pinnacles. In left hand, cross scepter. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: No legend
Above horizontal line, busts of Leo III, Constantine V and Leo IV facing, bearded, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross. To left and right, two pellets. Below line, ""; To left, ""; To right, ""; Beneath, "".
Constantinople mint
DO 6; Sear 1596
2.67g; 20.8mm; 165°PepMar 16, 2012
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Sear 810 - Follis - 639-640 AD (Year 30) - Constantinople mint - 5th officina (unlisted)Emperor: Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD)
Date: 639-640 AD (Year 30)
Condition: Fair
Denomination: Follis
Obverse: No legend
To left, Heraclius standing, with mustache and long beard, wearing military dress and crown with cross. He holds in right hand long cross, left hand on hip. To right, Heraclius Constantine standing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; in right hand, globus cruciger. Between heads, cross.
Reverse: Large ""; Above,  ; To left, ///; To right, //; Beneath, .
Exergue:
Constantinople mint, fifth officina
Sear 810 (unlisted officina)
4.75g; 25.1mm; 210°PepMar 16, 2012
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