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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class B Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1823; DOC B.1-64; Zervos Type B-2) - Attributed to Romanus III (1028-1034)9 viewsObv: IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing with nimbate cross behind head, dot in each limb of nimbus cross, holding book of gospels, a dot in center of dotted square on book
Rev: IS-XS ЬAS-ILЄ ЬAS-ILЄ to left and right above and below cross with dots at the ends, on three steps
Dim: 27 mm, 8.65 g
An extremely rare variation of the Anonymous Class B Follis. The arms of the nimbus cross has only dots and the book of Gospels has five dots. Using Orestes H. Zervos' classifications of the Class B folles, these types were found during the excavation of Corinth. See the following paper:
Zervos, Orestes H., The Substantive Varieties of Anonymous Folles of Class B, Nomismatika Khronika No. 22/2003Quant.GeekMar 16, 2019
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2177; DOC IV Type A, 3; Lianta 346-50)8 viewsObv: O AΓIOC ΔHMHTPIOC in two columnar groups; Bust of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand holds hilt of sword (or cross)
Rev: ΜAΝϪΗΛ ΔЄC, IC XC in upper and right field. Full-length figure of ruler on left, crowned by Christ, bearded and nimbate. Emperor wears stemma, divitision and paneled chlamys; right hand holds scepter cruciger; left hand holds anexikakia. Christ holds Gospel in left hand.
Dim: 30 mm, 2.58 g
Quant.GeekMar 04, 2019
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Theodoros Comnenus-Ducas (1224-1230) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2167; DOC IV Type F, 1227-28)8 viewsObv: O AΓIOC ΔHMHTPIOC in two columnar groups; St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, seated upon throne without back, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds hilt of sword; left hand holds sheath, horizontally across knees
Rev: ΘЄOΔШPOC ΔЄC; MP - ΘV in upper and right field; Half-length figure of emperor on left, and of Virgin nimbate; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft, at the base of which, a small globe. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type; right hand holds scepter cruciger, Manus Dei in upper left field
Dim: 33 mm, 3.11 gQuant.GeekMar 04, 2019
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Byzantine Empire: Justin I (518-527 CE) Æ Follis, Cyzicus, IY 4 (Sear 96; DOC 41)4 viewsObv: D И IVSTINVS PP AVG; Bust of Emperor facing right, diademed in cuirass and paludamentum
Rev: Large M, K - Y across field, cross above; INςΔ in exergue
Dim: 34 mm, 16.26 g.
Quant.GeekMar 04, 2019
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Byzantine Empire: Maurice Tiberius (582-602) Æ Pentanummium, Nicomedia (Sear 516; MIB 83; DOC 118)6 viewsObv: D N mAVRI or similar; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius to right
Rev: Large Є; to left N
Dim: 18 mm, 1.78 g, 6 h
Quant.GeekFeb 24, 2019
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Byzantine Empire: Maurice Tiberius (582-602) Æ Pentanummium, Constantinople (Sear 501A; MIB 74c)4 viewsObv: D N mAVRI or similar; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius to right
Rev: Large Є; to left A
Dim: 16 mm, 1.60 g, 7 h
Quant.GeekFeb 24, 2019
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class A1 Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1793) - Attributed to John I Tzimisces (969-976)6 viewsObv: +ЄMMA-NOVHΛ; IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing, holding book of gospels, with nimbus
Rev: +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ in four lines
Overstruck on a Constantinople mint follis of Constantine VII (SB 1761)Quant.GeekJan 13, 2019
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328) Æ Assarion, Constantinople (Sear 2438; DOC V, 686-89; LPC 90.39; PCPC 171; Lianta 798)5 viewsObv: O/AΓ/IOC/AN to left, Δ/PO/NI/KO/C to right, or similar; Half-length figure of St. Andronicus, beardless and nimbate, wearing episcopal vestments; right hand holds small cross before him
Rev: AVTOKPATOPЄC - POMAIШN; Full-length figure of Andronicus II, bearded on left, and of Michael IX, beardless on right, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros
of simplified type; between them labarum on long shaft. Both emperors place free hands upon chest
Quant.GeekJan 12, 2019
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Roman Republic: Anonymous (ca. 211 BCE) Æ Quadrans, Uncertain Sardinian, Sicilian, or non-Roman Italian Mint (Crawford 56/5; Sydenham 143c/679c)7 viewsObv: Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin; ••• to left
Rev: Prow of galley right; ROMA above, ••• below
Dim: 20mm, 5.23 g, 6h
Quant.GeekJan 03, 2019
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class F Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1856; DOC III.2-F.3) - Attributed to Constantine X (1059-1067)19 viewsObv: IC-XC in field; Christ seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right in benediction; gospels in left hand
Rev: IS XS / ЬASILЄ / ЬASIL in three lines; cross above and beneath
Dim: 27mm, 9.22 g, 6hQuant.GeekDec 19, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Phocas (602-610) Æ Decanummium, Antioch? (cf Sear 676; cf DOC 104)8 viewsObv: Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes and holding globus cruciger and mappa
Rev: Large X; cross above
Dim: 16mm, 2.40g, 12h
Quant.GeekDec 12, 2018
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Seleukid Empire: Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (110-109 BCE) Æ18, Antioch on the Orontes (SC 2368.5; SNG Spaer 2701-2)8 viewsObv: Laureate head of bearded Herakles right
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΦIΛOΠATOΡOΣ; Athena standing left, holding Nike in right and resting left hand on shield at her side, with spear behind her; monogram above aphlaston in outer left field, uncertain date in exergue
Dim: 18mm, 5.02g, 1h
Quant.GeekDec 12, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) BI Large Module, Constantinople (Sear 2039; CLBC 11.18.1; DOC IV Type S; Grierson 1259)10 viewsObv: Columnar legend O/A/ΓΙ/OC to left, NЄ/T/P/O/C to right; Full-length figure of Saint Peter nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, holds in right hand scepter cruciger, and in left, two keys
Rev: MP - ΘV in upper field, columnar legend A/ΓΙO/CO to left, PI/TI/CA to right; Full-length figure of Virgin Hagisoritissa nimbate, orans, turned to right, wearing tunic and maphorion; Manus Dei in upper field
Dim: 32 mm, 3.71 gQuant.GeekDec 12, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) Æ Half-tetarteron, Constantinople (Sear 2058; CLBC 11.26; DOC IV Type A; Grierson 1265)19 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in field; Bust of Virgin nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion
Rev: Leaved patriarchal cross
Dim: 19 mm, 2.26 gQuant.GeekDec 12, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) Æ Half-tetarteron, Constantinople (Sear 2059; CLBC 11.27; DOC IV Type B; Grierson 1266) 8 viewsObv: Columnar legend Η/ΑΓΙ/ΑЄ/AЄ/ΝЄ to left; Full-length figure of St. Helen nimbate, turned slightly to right, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; holds patriarchal cross on long shaft in left hand.
Rev: Circular legend OAΓΙOC or similar to left, KONCTANT to right; Full-length figure of St. Constantine, turned slightly to left, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; holds patriarchal cross on long shaft in right hand, and in left, anexikakia.
Dim: 19 mm, 1.93 g
Quant.GeekDec 12, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) BI Large Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2056; DOC IV Type B; Grierson 1263; CLBC 11.24.1)21 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Columnar legend O/ЄM/MA on left, NϪ/HA on right. Bust of Christ Emmanuel, bearded (sic) and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, blesses with right hand in front of chest, and holds Gospels in left
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and chlamys; holds in right hand labarum-headed scepter, and in left, globus crucigerQuant.GeekDec 11, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) BI Small Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2047; DOC IV Type D; CLBC 11.23.3)14 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon throne without back; holds Gospels in left hand and bless with right hand in front of chest; Asterisk above cushion on throne, on both sides
Rev: Half-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and paneled loros of simplified type; hods in right hand scepter cruciger, and in left, globus cruciger
This is the second sub-type of 11.23.3 which has an even smaller die size. The image of Christ is truncated even further to a point where the image stops at Christ's knees. It is the rarer of the two types of 11.23.3. See Marchev-Wachter for more information.Quant.GeekDec 10, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Half Follis, Nicomedia, RY 16 (Sear 203; DOC 236; MIBE 153)20 viewsObv: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVI; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large K; cross above, A/N/N/O and XЧ in field; CH in exergue
Dim: 30 mm, 10.28 g, 11 h
Quant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Nummus, Carthage (Sear 281; DOC 309; MIBE 193)12 viewsObv: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right
Rev: Large A
Dim: 10 mm, 0.53 g, 4 h
This issue was struck shortly after Belisarius defeated Gelimer, the last king of the Vandals, which reunited the African provinces with the Empire. Quant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Tiberius II Constantine (578-582 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Constantinople (Sear 438A; DOC 22; MIBE 33a)10 viewsObv: d m TIb PP AVI; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Tiberius II, Constantine right
Rev: Large Ч
Dim: 18 mm, 1.79 g, 1 h
Quant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) Æ Follis, Theopolis, RY 6 (Sear 448; DOC 41; MIBE 47)11 viewsObv: Crowned facing bust of Tiberius II Constantine, wearing crown surmounted with cross and consular robes, holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter
Rev: Large M between A/N/N/O and Ч; above, cross; in exergue, THЄЧP'
Dim: 31 mm, 14.59 g, 7 h
Quant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Phocas (602-610) Æ Pentanummium, Constantinople (Sear 647; DOC 40; MIBE 67)6 viewsObv: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, with long beard
Rev: Large Ч
Dim: 17mm, 1.53 g, 6hQuant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Arabia Felix, Himyar: Dhamar'alī Yuhabirr (135-175) AR Fraction (Munro-Hay 3.14iii, 3.21iii; Huth 401-403)8 viewsObv: Male head with curly hair to right
Rev: Bearded male head to right; 𐩺𐩠𐩨𐩧 (yhbr) in exergue
Dim: 9 mm, 0.37 g, 11 hQuant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Arabia Felix, Lihyan: Anonymous (ca. 2nd-1st century BCE) Æ Tetradrachm (BMC Arabia pl. LV 2-9; Huth 40)18 viewsObv: Devolved head ot Athena to right
Rev: AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig
Dim: 23 mm, 12.83 g, 9 hQuant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Arabia Felix, Lihyan: Anonymous (ca. 2nd-1st century BCE) Æ Hemidrachm (BMC Arabia pl. LV 2-9; Huth 40)9 viewsObv: Devolved head ot Athena to right
Rev: Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig
Dim: 15 mm, 2.31 g, 6 hQuant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2275; DOC V 91-5; Bendall-Donald C.16; PCPC 37)9 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Bust of Virgin nimbate, orans
Rev: Χ/Μ/Δ/Є/C/Π to left, Ο/ΠΑ/ΛЄ/O/Γ/S to right or variation; Emperor seated upon throne with back wearing stemma, divitision and loros; holds sword across knees
Quant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Magnesia (Sear 2108; DOC IV, Type T 54; Lianta 259-60)13 viewsObv: Full-length figure of St. George nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear resting over shoulder; left hand holds shield resting on ground. B B in field
Rev: IШ/Δ/Є to left, OΔϪK on right; Emperor seated upon throne with back, wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds sword; left hand holds sheath horizontally across kneesQuant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BCE) Æ Unit, Uncertain Western Asian Mint (Price 2800)7 views Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ; Bow in bow-case and club; below, race-torch leftQuant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2127; DOC IV, Type E.7; Lianta 450-52)12 viewsObv: ΓΟA ΔHMHTPIOC in two columnar groups; Bust of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds sword, resting over shoulder
Rev: IШ O/Δ/Ϫ/K; Full-length figure of emperor, wearing stemma, divitision and chlamys; left hand holds labarum on long shaft
Quant.GeekDec 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2283; Bendall-Donald C.23; PCPC 2)9 viewsObv: X/M to left or X/A/P/Γ to left and X/M to right or variation; Full-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, wearing runic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand rests on shield
Rev: Χ/ΜΙ/ΔЄ/CΠ/Ο/Τ/S to left, Ο/ΠΑ/Λ/Є/O/Λ/O/Γ/S to right, or variation; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakiaQuant.GeekDec 08, 2018
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Empire of Nicaea: Theodore II Ducas-Lascaris (1254-1258) Æ Trachy, Magnesia (Sear 2143; DOC IV, Type C 11; Lianta 307-8)14 viewsObv: O AΓIOC ΘЄΟΔШΡΟC, in two columnar groups; Full-length figure of St. Theodore, bearded and nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; holds in right hand spear; holds in left hand, shield
Rev: ΘЄΟΔШΡΟC ΔЄCΠΟΤΗC Ο ΛΑCΚAΡΙC or O ΔϪΚΑC, in two columnar groups; Full-length figure of Theodore wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; holds in right hand labarum on long shaft; holds in left hand, globus surmounted by patriarchal cross
Quant.GeekDec 08, 2018
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Empire of Nicaea: Theodore II Ducas-Lascaris (1254-1258) Æ Trachy, Magnesia (Sear 2142; DOC IV, Type B 10)10 viewsObv: Lys to left and right in lower field; Full-length figure of St. Tryphon, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds cross in right hand
Rev: ΘЄΟΔШΡΟC ΔЄCΠΟΤΗC ΔϪΚΑC Ο ΛΑCΚAΡΙC, in two columnar groups; Full-length figure of Theodore wearing stemma, divitision, and paneled chlamys; holds in right hand labarum-headed scepter and in left, globus cruciger. Manus Dei in upper right fieldQuant.GeekDec 08, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BCE) Æ Hemiobol, Tarsus (Price 3030)14 viewsObv: Head of Herakles in lion's skin headdress to right
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY franked by bow in case and club; above club, grape bunch on stern and N
Dim: 17.5 mm, 6.84 g, 8 hQuant.GeekDec 08, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BCE) Æ Hemiobol, Tarsus (Price 3029; Müller 1539; SNG Copenhagen 1058)8 viewsObv: Head of Herakles in lion's skin headdress to right
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY franked by bow in case and club; above club, grape bunch on stern and Θ
Dim: 19 mm, 7.32 g, 3 h
Quant.GeekDec 08, 2018
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Sicily, Akragas: Anonymous (ca. 425-406 BCE) Æ Hemilitron (SNG ANS 1065)12 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress, within circular counterstamp
Rev: Blank
Dim: 28.46 mm, 15.82 gm
Quant.GeekDec 08, 2018
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10 views1602-1799. AV pagoda (11 mm, 3.35 g). Nagapatnam, 1747-1784. Hindu god Vishnu facing / Granulated field. Scholten 1229a; KM 22. Quant.GeekDec 07, 2018
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Thracian Kingdom: Lysimachos (306-281 BCE) Æ Unit, Uncertain Mint (Müller 74; SNG Copenhagen 1152)7 viewsObv: Helmeted head of Athena right
Rev: Lion charging right; below, monogram and spearhead
Dim: 18 mm, 3.89 g, 7 hQuant.GeekDec 07, 2018
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Thracian Kingdom: Lysimachos (306-281 BCE) Æ Unit, Lysimachia? (SNG Copenhagen 1168-1169; HGC 3.2, 1761)5 viewsObv: Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress
Rev: ΒΑΣΙ ΛΥΣΙ, Wreath of grain ears
Dim: 13 mm, 2.08 g, 10 hQuant.GeekDec 07, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Kassander (316-297 BCE) Æ 1/2 Unit, Uncertain Macedonian Mint (SNG Alpha Bank 881-2)11 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress
Rev: ΚΑΣΣΑΝΔΡΟΥ, lion reclining right; A to right
Dim: 16 mm, 4.23 g, 11 hQuant.GeekDec 07, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BCE) Æ Unit, Uncertain Macedonian Mint (Price 260)14 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress; behind, Φ
Rev: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Club, quiver and bowfine.
Dim: 18 mm, 5.97 g, 2 hQuant.GeekDec 07, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BCE) Æ Unit, Salamis (Price 3059)5 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress; before, caduceus
Rev: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, club, quiver and bow; above, caduceus.
Dim: 18 mm, 5.47 g, 3 h
Quant.GeekDec 07, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Amphipolis (148-132 BCE) Æ Unit, Uncertain Macedonian Mint (SNG ANS 120-2)7 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress
Rev:AMΦIΠOΛITΩN, lion standing right; club below, monogram to right
Dim: 14 mm, 4.05 g, 1 hQuant.GeekDec 07, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Alexander III ' the Great' (336-323 BCE) AR Tetradrachm, Arados (Price 3332; SNG Alpha Bank 675; SNG Saroglos 579-81)17 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress
Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, BAΣIΛEΩΣ in exergue, kerykeion in left field, AP monogram
Dim: 25 mm, 17.13 g, 3 hQuant.GeekDec 07, 2018
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Megaris, Megara: Anonymous (ca. 275-250 BCE) Æ Dichalkon (BCD Peloponnesos 18.1; HGC 4-1798)13 viewsObv: Prow left; ΜΕΓΑ above
Rev:Tripod flanked by two dolphins swimming upward
Dim: 3.21 gm, 13 mmQuant.GeekDec 05, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class A2-41 Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1813) - Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VII (976-1025)12 viewsObv: +ЄMMA-NOVHΛ; IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing, holding book of gospels, with nimbus
Rev: +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ in four linesQuant.GeekDec 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Phocas (602-610) Æ Half Follis, Cyzicus (Sear 669; DOC 82; MIBE 80b)7 viewsObv: Crowned facing bust, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cross
Rev: Large XX; star above; KYZA in exergue
Quant.GeekDec 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class F Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1856; DOC III.2-F.3) - Attributed to Constantine X (1059-1067)12 viewsObv: IC-XC in field; Christ seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right in benediction; gospels in left hand
Rev: IS XS / ЬASILЄ / ЬASIL in three lines; cross above and beneath
Overstruck on an Anonymous Class E FollisQuant.GeekDec 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class A2 Follis, Contemporary Imitation (DOC III.2-A2.52.3)7 viewsQuant.GeekDec 04, 2018
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Empire of Nicaea: Anonymous (1227-1261) Æ Tetarteron (Sear 2155)9 viewsObv: IC XC in arcs of cross; Cross decorated with pellets
Rev: Two Bs, back to back, decorated with pellets; pellet in loops of letter to right
Dim: 17mm, 1.85gQuant.GeekDec 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class F Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1856; DOC III.2-F.2) - Attributed to Constantine X (1059-1067)17 viewsObv: IC-XC in field; Christ seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right in benediction; gospels in left hand
Rev: IS XS / ЬASILЄ / ЬASIL in three lines; cross above and beneath
Dim: 25mm, 5.38g
Overstruck on an Anonymous Class C FollisQuant.GeekDec 04, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Philip V (221-179 BCE) AR Hemidrachm, Pella or Amphipolis (Mamroth, Bronzemünzen 25a; SNG Alpha Bank 1116)6 viewsObv: Head of Heracles right, with thick beard and mustache, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ; horizontal harpa; ΔI monogram above, all within oak wreath
Dim: 22mm, 5.97 gm, 8hQuant.GeekDec 03, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Philip III Arrhidaios (323-317 BCE) AR Hemidrachm, Marathus (Price P166)9 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin
Rev: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ; Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, left leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in right hand, scepter in left; NKA monogram in left field, APK monogram under strut
Dim: 14mm, 1.89 gm, 1h
Quant.GeekDec 03, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Philip III Arrhidaios (323-317 BCE) AR Drachm, Abydus (ADM II series VIII, 124-5)10 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin
Rev: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ; Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on backless throne; right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in right hand, scepter in left; branch upward in left field, horse leg left below throne
Dim: 17mm, 4.27 gm, 5hQuant.GeekDec 03, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius (610-641) Æ Decanummium, Constantinople (Sear 816; DOC 75a; MIB 172)10 viewsObv: dN hRAC-LI PERP AVG or similar; Crowned, draped, and cuirassed bust of Heraclius facing
Rev: Large I; cross above, star to left, Δ to right; CON in exergue
Dim: 18mm, 4.10g
Quant.GeekDec 01, 2018
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Sarabhapuriyas of Maha Kosala: Prasannamitra (ca. 525-550 CE) AV 12 Rattis (ATEC 5207; ACR 904; Friedberg 120)17 viewsObv: Garuda standing facing with wings outstretched, flanked by discus and sankh shell; crescent and pellet flanking head; in lower region, Brahmi legend: śri prasannamitra, kalasa below
Rev: Incuse image of obverse design
Dim: 18mm, 1.32 g, 12hQuant.GeekNov 28, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Maurice Tiberius (582-602) Æ Pentanummium, Constantinople (Sear 501A; MIB 74c)11 viewsObv: DN mAV RCPPAG or similar; Bust facing right, diademed, in cuirass and paludamentum
Rev: Large Є; to left A
Dim: 16mm, 1.43g
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Byzantine Empire: Maurice Tiberius (582-602) Æ Pentanummium, Constantinople (Sear 501B; MIB 74d)4 viewsObv: DN mAV TIЬЄRPP or similar; Bust facing right, diademed, in cuirass and paludamentum
Rev: Large Є; to left rotated A
Dim: 16mm, 1.41g
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Mysore: Krishna Raja Wodeyar (1799-1868) AE 5 Cash (C#171a.1)13 viewsObv: Elephant to left with trunk upraised; Kannada legend above - ಶ್ರೀ ಚಾಮುಂಡಿ (Sri Chamundi) with sun and moon between ಶ್ರೀ (Sri); the whole enclosed in lined circle and ring of dots.
Rev: ಕೃಷ್ಣ (Krishna); ಮಯಿಲಿ ಕಾಸು ೫ (Mayili Kasu 5), V CASH in English below, enclosed in lined circleQuant.GeekNov 20, 2018
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Mysore: Krishna Raja Wodeyar (1799-1868) AE 5 Cash (C#191.2)10 viewsObv: Lion to the left with right paw upraised; Kannada legend ಶ್ರೀ (Sri) between the sun and moon above; date below the lion; the whole enclosed in lined circle and ring of dots
Rev: ಕೃಷ್ಣ (Krishna) and ضرب میسور (Struck at Mysore) on the field; 5 in English to the left, enclosed in lined circleQuant.GeekNov 20, 2018
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Mysore: Krishna Raja Wodeyar (1799-1868) AE 10 Cash (C#192.2)6 viewsObv: Lion to the left with right paw upraised; Kannada legend ಶ್ರೀ (Sri) between the sun and moon above; date below the lion; the whole enclosed in lined circle and ring of dots
Rev: ಕೃಷ್ಣ (Krishna) and ضرب میسور (Struck at Mysore) on the field; retrograde 10 in English to the left, enclosed in lined circleQuant.GeekNov 20, 2018
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Ilkhanid: Abu Sa'id (1316-1335) AV Dinar, AH722, Wasit Mint (Album 2202, Type D; Diler 502; ICV 2133)16 viewsObv: Arabic legend within pentafoil - ﺿﺮﺏ ﻓﻰ ﺍﻳﺎﻡ ﺩﻭﻟﺔ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺎﻥ ﺍﻻﻋﻈﻢ ﺍﺑﻮﺳﻌﻴﺪ ﺑﻬﺎﺩﺭﺧﺎﻥ ﺧﻠﺪﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻣﻠﻜﻪ (Struck in the days of prosperity of the Supreme Sultan Abu Sa‘id Bahadur Khan, may God perpetuate his sovereignty); date within arms of pentafoil - ﺳﻨﺔ ﺍﺛﻨﺘﻴﻦ ﻭﻋﺸﺮﻳﻦ ﻭﺳﺒﻌﻤﺎﺋﺔ (year twenty two and seven hundred)
Rev: Arabic legend in multiple lines - ﻻ ﺍﻟﻪ ﺍﻻ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﺭﺳﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ (There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the apostle of Allah); ﺿﺮﺏ واسط above and below ﻣﺤﻤﺪ (Struck at Wasit above and below Muhammad); names of the four “Rightly Guided” Caliphs at 12:00 ﺍﺑﻮﺑﻜﺮ (Abu bakr), at 3:00 ﻋﻤﺮ (Umar), at 6:00 ﻋﺜﻤﺎﻥ (Uthman), at 9:00 ﻋﻠﻰ (Ali) Quant.GeekNov 16, 2018
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Ilkhanid: Abu Sa'id (1316-1335) AV Dinar, AH720, Shiraz Mint (Album 2198, Type C; Diler 494; ICV 2128)18 viewsObv: Within a lobated square, ﺿﺮﺏ ﻓﻰ ﺍﻳﺎﻡ ﺩﻭﻟﺔ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺎﻥ ﺍﻻﻋﻈﻢ ﺍﺑﻮﺳﻌﻴﺪ ﺧﻠﺪﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻣﻠﻜﻪ (struck in the days of the reign of the Greatest Sultan Abu Sa'id Bahadur Khan, may Allah perpetuate his kingdom); within the lobes, to right, left and below, ; in eight segments around, mint and date
Rev: In a miḥrāb-like niche formed by the Kufic inscriptions, ﻓﺴﻴﻜﻔﻴﻜﻬﻢ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻭﻫﻮﺍﻟﺴﻤﻴﻊ ﺍﻟﻤﻠﻴﻢ (and Allah will be sufficient to protect you against them, and He is the Hearer, the Knower); inside the niche, ﻻ ﺍﻟﻪ ﺍﻻ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﺭﺳﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ (There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the apostle of Allah); below, the Rāshidūn, ﺍﺑﻮ ﺑﻜﺮ ﻋﻤﺮ ﻋﺜﻤﺎﻥ ﻋﻠﻰ (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali)
Dim: 8.10g, 6h
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Rashtrakutas: Anonymous (ca. 9th-12th century) AV ½ Fanam (Unpublished)5 viewsObv: Lion standing left with head turned to face
Rev: Blank
Dim: 7 mm, 0.19 gm
The attribution of this coin is tentatively assigned to the Rashtrakutas based on the presence of the lion which seems to be similar to the Rashtrakuta Lion emblem.Quant.GeekNov 13, 2018
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Salduquds: Izz al-Din Salduq (1129-1168 CE) AE Fals, NM, ND (Album-1890)12 viewsObv: Two standing figures with the one on the right holding a patriarchal cross on three steps in his right hand. This may be the Byzantine emperor John II Comnenus on the left and St. George on the right, but it could equally well be the Emperor Manuel I Comnenus and St. Theodore on the right.
Rev: Arabic legend on four lines - السلطان المعظم مسعود بن محمد عز الدين صادق بن علي (The Mighty Sultan Mas‘ud ibn Muhammad ‘Izz al-Din Salduq ibn ‘Ali)
Citing the Western Seljuq overlord Mas'ud, who ruled 1134-1152 Quant.GeekNov 11, 2018
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Western Gangas: Anonymous (ca. 1000-1327) AV Fanam (MNI 703; MSI 195-96)8 viewsObv: Caparisoned elephant standing right
Rev: Ornamental floral scroll
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A size comparison of a Fanam with a Multiple Dirham24 viewsQuant.GeekNov 11, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople Mint (Sear-2269; DOC V 77-78; PCPC-30; Bendall-Donald C.12)3 viewsObv: Half-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate; right hand holds sprear resting over shoulder; left hand holds globus
Rev: X/M or similar to left, Ⓐ/Γ/Є to right; Half-length figure of emperor on left, and St. George, beardless and nimbate; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds scepter cruciform. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion; left hand holds sheathed sword; Manus Dei in upper left field
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1215-1240) Æ Large Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2055; DOC IV Type A, B.24; Grierson 1262; CLBC 11.23.1)17 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon throne without back; holds Gospel in left hand and blesses with right hand in front of chest. ✷ above cushion on throne, on both sides
Rev: Retrograde circular legend ΛΝVΗΛ? left, ΔCC? to right or without legend; Half-length figure of emperor with stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and paneled loros of simplified type; holds in right hand scepter cruciger, and in left, globus cruciger
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Todor Svetoslav (1300–1322) Æ Trachy, Veliko Turnovo (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.8.4; Youroukova & Penchev 55; Dobrinić & Dimnik 7.2.1; Dochev 1550)10 viewsObv: Large Cross with wide arms, adorned in outer corners with small circles
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Dim: 22mm, 1.67gQuant.GeekOct 23, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear-2370; DOC 849-51; LPC p. 210, 11; PCPC 255)6 viewsObv: Half-length facing bust of St. Demetrius, holding spear; large retrograde B to left
Rev: Half-length figure of Andronicus standing facing, holding model of city and cross-tipped scepter
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Small Module Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2216; DOC IV, Type Q B.30; CLBC 14.20.3; Grierson 1226)11 viewsObv: Cross, radiate, decorated with pellets
Rev: IШ to left, ΔC to right; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, chiton, body armor with pteryges, and sagion; holds in right hand sword, resting over shoulder, and in left, castle with three towersQuant.GeekOct 22, 2018
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Despotate of Epirus: Bulgarian Imitation of John II Orsini (1323-1335) Æ Denier Tournois, Arta (Seltman Type G)1 viewsObv: +I[...]ЄSPOTIVS or similar; Cross pattée
Rev: [...]ΛTΛ CΛSTIV or similar; Castle tournois
See Late Deniers Tournois of Frankish Greece by A. J. SeltmanQuant.GeekOct 22, 2018
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Despotate of Epirus: Bulgarian Imitation of John II Orsini (1323-1335) Æ Denier Tournois, Arta (Seltman Type G)8 viewsObv: +IOIƧ DEƧ[...] or similar; Cross pattée
Rev: DE ƧΛ C[Λ]ƧT[...] or similar; Castle tournois with three pellets to the left and one pellet to the right of castle
See Late Deniers Tournois of Frankish Greece by A. J. SeltmanQuant.GeekOct 22, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Small Module Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2220; DOC IV, Type V B.35; CLBC 14.26.3; Lianta 424)7 viewsObv: Wing to left or to right
Rev: Winged, beardless bust of emperor, wearing stemma, divitision and collar-piece; holds in right hand sword resting over shoulder or jeweled scepter, and in left, anexikakia; surmounting the crenelated walls of a cityQuant.GeekOct 21, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Small Module Trachy, Thessalonica (CLBC 14.29.3; Penchev p. 52, No. 224; CNG Lot 1521/2001)10 viewsObv: Θ ΔΙ or similar; Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing chiton, body armor with pteryges, and saigon; in right hand holding sword, resting over shoulder, and in left, shield, resting on ground
Rev: IШ ΔЄ or similar; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, orarion, and cloak; in right hand hold labarum on long shaft, and in left, anexikakia
Quant.GeekOct 21, 2018
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5 viewsJustin II, with Sophia. 565-578. Æ Half Follis (20mm, 6.62 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Dated RY 8 (572/3). Nimbate figures of Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter, respectively / Large K; cross above, date across field; TЄS. DOC 73; MIBE 70a; SB 366. Quant.GeekOct 19, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (ca. 1230) Æ Small Module Trachy, Constantinople (CLBC-11.36.3)14 viewsObv: Virgin nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion, seated upon throne with back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: Obscure circular legend; Emperor with rounded beard, seated upon throne without back, wearing stemma, divitision, and collar-piece; holds in right hand scepter cruciger, and in left, anexikakia
Note that Marchev-Waachter only recorded one specimen in a private collection. Unfortunately, the obverse was not present, but it can be clearly seen here as a nimbate Virgin on a throne. Similar to the reference coin, the legends are obscure.Quant.GeekOct 18, 2018
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Aksumite Empire: Armah (ca. 630-650) AR Unit (Hahn, Aksumite 71.2; Munro-Hay Type 151; BMC Axum 566)5 viewsObv: ነገሠ አረመሐ (neguš ’ArmaH; King Armah); Crowned bust of Armah facing right, holding cruciform scepter; cross-tipped grain ear to left
Rev: ሠሀለ ወሰለመ (šáhl wa-salám; Mercy and Peace); Church façadeQuant.GeekOct 14, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1215-1240) Æ Small Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2044; DOC IV Type A, B.30; Grierson 1267; CLBC 11.3.1.A)23 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Virgin nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion, seated upon throne with back; holds beardless head of Christ on breast
Rev: Circular legend ΜΑΝO-ΗΛЄCΠ or similar; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and chlamys; holds in right hand labarum on long shaft, and in left, anexikakiaQuant.GeekOct 14, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) Æ Small Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2054; Bendall pl 9.39-40; CLBC 11.22.3; Lianta 99)13 viewsObv: Cross on base; IC in upper quarters, NK in lower quarters
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand holds globus crucigerQuant.GeekOct 14, 2018
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Indonesian Buddhist Palm Leaf Manuscript14 viewsApproximately 13 1/4" across
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Sodasa: Anonymous (1st century CE) Pb 1/2 Unit (BMC, p. 190, 136-7)11 viewsObv: The goddess Lakshmi standing facing, holdng a lotus; Brahmi legend Mahakhatapasa putasa khatapasa Sodasasa around
Rev: Abhisekha of Lakshmi: the goddess standing facing, watered by an elephant on lotus on either side
Dim: 17 mm, 4.90 g
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Taxila: Anonymous (185-168 BCE) Æ 1 1/2 karshapana (AICR 1083-4; MACW 4404-7; HGC 12, 774)15 viewsObv: Elephant advancing right; before, plant
Rev: Horse prancing left; above, star
Dim: 20x15 mm, 9.51 g, 12 h Quant.GeekSep 28, 2018
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Seleukid Empire: Seleukos I Nikator (312 -281 BCE) AR Tetradrachm, Babylon II (Price 3349; SC C94.7d; HGC 9, 10g)22 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, BAΣIΛEΩΣ in exergue; Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; anchor and monogram to left; Π below throne
Dim: 28mm, 17.19 g, 8h
From the Collection of José Miguel Márquez del PradoQuant.GeekSep 28, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Pentanummium, Uncertain Mint (Sear 337; DOC 369; MIBE 246)7 viewsObv: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right; around, blundered legend
Rev: Large V within wreath
Dim: 11 mm, 1.12 g, 6 hQuant.GeekSep 24, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Pentanummium, Theoupolis/Antioch (Sear 240; DOC 205; MIBE 140)8 viewsObv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right
Rev: Tyche of Antioch seated left within shrine; to left, retrograde Є
Dim: 12 mm, 2.10 g, 6 h
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Follis, Theoupolis/Antioch (Sear 214; DOC 206b. MIB 130)14 viewsObv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVS; Justinian enthroned facing, holding long scepter with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left
Rev: Large M between star and crescent; above, cross; below, B; in exergue, +THEUP
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Byzantine Empire: Justin I (518-527) Æ Pentanummium, Antioch (Sear 111; DOC 57)6 viewsObv: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justin I to right
Rev: Tyche of Antioch, turreted, seated left within columned shrine with half submerged figure of river-god Orontes swimming at her feet, retrograde Є to left
Dim: 11 mm, 1.85 g, 7 h
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Byzantine Empire: Maurice Tiberius (582-602) Æ Follis, Antioch (Sear 533; DOC 165a; MIB 96)10 viewsObv: Bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, wearing crown with trefoil ornament and consular robes, holding mappa in his right hand and eagle-tipped scepter with his left
Rev: Large M between A/N/N/O and X/III; above, cross; below, A; in exergue, THЄЧP'
Dim: 29 mm, 11.39 g, 5 hQuant.GeekSep 23, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Maurice Tiberius (582-602) Æ Follis, Antioch (Sear 533; DOC 172d; MIB 96)6 viewsObv: Bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, wearing crown with trefoil ornament and consular robes, holding mappa in his right hand and eagle-tipped scepter with his left
Rev: Large M between A/N/N/O and X/X; above, cross; below, S; in exergue, THЄЧP'
Dim: 27 mm, 11.43 g, 7 h
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Pentanummium, Nicomedia (Sear 371; DOC 116; MIBE 49)5 viewsObv: Monogram of Justin II
Rev: Large Є; in field to right, N
Dim: 14 mm, 2.26 g, 6 hQuant.GeekSep 23, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Pentanummium, Nicomedia (Sear 371; DOC 116; MIBE 49)5 viewsObv: Monogram of Justin II
Rev: Large Є; in field to right, N
Dim: 13 mm, 1.51 g, 12 hQuant.GeekSep 23, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Decanummium, Constantinople (Sear 362; DOC 59; MIB 22-3)5 viewsObv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG; Justin II, in military attire, standing right, holding spear with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left
Rev: Large I; star to left and right; cross above; CON in exergue
Quant.GeekSep 23, 2018
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7 viewsARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Emperor, ca. 680s, AE fals, Dimashq, A-3517.2, bird on T left, mint name in Greek to right / anchor above and downward crescent below M, Arabic duriba / dimashq / ja'iz around
Dim: 4.35g, 6 h
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Russia: Ivan IV Vasilyevich Grozny (1547-1584) AR Kopek, Pskov (Клещинов-Гришин 79)8 viewsObv: Ivan IV on horseback to right; ΓP below
Rev: Cyrillic inscription in five lines - ЦРЬИ \\ КНSЬВЕ \\ ЛИКIИBA \\ НЪВСЕЯ \\ РУСИ (Царь и Князь Великий Иван всея Руси; Tsar and Grand Prince Ivan of all Rus)
Dim: 13 mm, 0.70 g, 11 h
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Russia: Boris Feodorovich Godunov (1598-1605) AR Kopek, Moskva (Спасский 81/6)17 viewsObv: Boris on horseback to right; MO below, O to upper right field
Rev: Cyrillic inscription in five lines - ЦРЬIВЕЛ \\ IКИКНSЬ \\ БОРIСЪθЕ \\ ДОРОВIЧЬВ \\ СЕЯРУСI (ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ БОРИС ФЕДОРОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ; Tsar and Grand Duke Boris Feodorovich of All Rus)
Dim: 15 mm, 0.65 g, 10 h
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Russia: Ivan V Alexeyevich (1682-1696) AR Kopek, Moskva (Петров 446)7 viewsObv: Ivan IV on horseback to right; M below horse
Rev: Cyrillic inscription in four lines
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Ilkhanid:Uljaytu (1304-1316) AR 2 dirhams, AH711, Arzan al-Rum Mint (Album 2184; ICV 2111; Diler 365) 10 viewsObv: In double circle, ﻻ ﺍﻟﻪ ﺍﻻ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﺭﺳﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ (There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the apostle of Allah) followed by ﻋﻠﻰ ﻭﻟﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ (Ali is the vicegerent of God), with ﺑﺴﻢ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺍﻟﻜﺮﻳﻢ (In the name of God, the Holy) around; in the margin, the Twelve Imams, normally as follows, ﺍﻟﻠﻬﻢ ﺻﻠﻰ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﻭﻋﻠﻰ ﻭ ﺍﻟﺤﺴﻦ ﻭﺍﻟﺤﺴﻴﻦ ﻭﻋﻠﻰ ﻭ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﻭ ﺟﻌﻔﺮ ﻭ ﻣﻮﺳﻰ ﻭﻋﻠﻰ ﻭ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﻭﻋﻠﻰ ﻭ ﻟﺤﺴﻦ ﻭ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ()
Rev: Within a quatrelobe, ضرب في أيام دولة السلطان الأعظم مالك رقاب الأمم الجايتو سلطان غياث الدنيا والدين خدا بنده محمد خلد الله ملكه (); around, four segments; in upper left segment, لله الامر من قبل ومن بعد (God is before and after); in upper right, in Uighur, ᠦᠯᠵᠡᠢᠲᠦ ᠰᠤᠯᠲᠠᠨ (Uljaytu Sultan); in lower right and lower left segments, the mint and date, ﺿﺮﺏ أمل ﺳﻨﺔ ﻋﺸﺮ ﻭﺳﺒﻌﻤﺎﺋﺔ (Struck in Amul in the year ten and seven hundred)Quant.GeekSep 19, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus (913-959) Æ Unit, Cherson (Sear 1771; DOC 29)6 viewsObv: Facing bust of Constantine VII, beardless, wearing robes and crown with trefoil ornament
Rev: Large K over ω
Dim:18.28 mm, 2.64gQuant.GeekSep 19, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Leo III the Isaurian (717-741) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1516; DOC 39)12 viewsObv: LЄON S CON; Two busts facing, Leo on left, bearded, and Constantine, usually slightly smaller, on right. Each wears chlamys with conspicuous tablion and crown with cross, and holds akaka in right
Rev: Large M; X/X/X - N/N/N across field, cross above, A belowQuant.GeekSep 16, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Theophilus (829-842) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear-1667; DOC 15a)7 viewsObv: ΘEOFIL bASIL Three-quarter length figure facing, wearing loros and crown surmounted by tufa, holding labarum and globus cruciger.
Rev: + ΘEOFILE AVGOVSTE SV hICAS. Legend in 4 lines.Quant.GeekSep 08, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Theophilus (829-842) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear-1667; DOC 15a)6 viewsObv: ΘEOFIL bASIL Three-quarter length figure facing, wearing loros and crown surmounted by tufa, holding labarum and globus cruciger.
Rev: + ΘEOFILE AVGOVSTE SV hICAS. Legend in 4 lines.Quant.GeekSep 08, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2389; DOC V.820; LPC 222.28; PCPC 248)9 viewsObv: Lattice pattern; 8 pointed star at center
Rev: Emperor standing facing, holding large patriarchal cross at left and akakia at right
Dim: 19mm, 1.31 g
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2267; Bendall-Donald C.10; PCPC 28; DOC V 71-2; Lianta 525-26)8 viewsObv: O/AΓI/S to left, ΓЄ/ШPΓ/I/S to right or variation; Bust of St. George, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear resting over shoulder; left hand holds shield
Rev: X/M/ΔЄ/CΠ/OT to left, O/ΠΛ/Ш/Γ/I to right or variation; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Constantine, bearded; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft; Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; Saint similarly dressed; left hand holds trilobite scepterQuant.GeekJul 05, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2259; DOC 46-51; PCPC 20.1-3)6 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Bust of Christ, beardless and nimbate; right hand raised in benediction; left hand holds scroll; K ꓘ across field
Rev: X/M/ΔЄC/Π/TIC to left, O/ΠA/ΛЄ/ΟΛ to right; IC XC beside head of Christ; Kneeling figure of emperor wearing divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type, being presented by St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, to Christ, who crowns him with right hand and holds scroll in leftQuant.GeekJul 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2245; DOC V 29-32; PCPC 7)6 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Virgin nimbate, seated upon throne with back, with side panels each decorated with a saltire and four pellets; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: Χ/Μ/ΔЄC/ΠOΤ/IC to left, ΟΠ/Α/ΛЄ/OΛ to right; IC XC beside head of Christ; kneeling figure of emperor wearing divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type, being presented by St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, to Christ, who crowns him with right hand and holds scroll in leftQuant.GeekJul 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2482; LPC 234.2; PCPC 257; Lianta 834)9 viewsObv: Ⓐ to left, Δ/M/T to right. Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing armor; right hand holds spear.
Rev: A M above St. Michael. Three-quarter-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, on left, turning right, and with left hand raised in blessing over the head of the emperor, who holds two patriarchal crosses. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion.Quant.GeekJul 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2354; DOC 591-92; LPC 56.31; PCPC 122)12 viewsObv: Palaeologan monogram in elaborate quatrefoil
Rev: Emperor standing facing, holding labarum-scepter and globe surmounted by ∴ with Manus Dei in upper right field; to left, A/NΔ/PON/IKOCQuant.GeekJul 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Half Follis, Antioch, RY 11 (Sear 381; DOC I 170; BMC 214; Tolstoi 202; MIB II 60a)10 viewsObv: D N IVSTI-NOS P AVC or similar; Justin, on left, and Sophia, on right, seated facing on a double throne, each holding scepter and jointly holding globus-cruciger
Rev: Large K, cross above; A/N/N/O and IX across field, P below
Quant.GeekJul 04, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Marcian (450-457 CE) Æ Nummus, Heraclea (RIC 537)19 viewsRev: D N MARCIANVS P F AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Marcian to right
Rev: Monogram of Marcian within wreath; in exergue, SMHA
Dim: 13mm, 1.32g, 7hQuant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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5 viewsJustinian I, 527-565. 1/2 Siliqua (Silver, 14 mm, 1.31 g, 9 h), Carthage, 534/7-552. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right. Rev. Large monogram; cross above, S below; all within wreath. DOC -. MIB 53. SB 254 ('siliqua'). Darkly toned. Struck on the usual somewhat irregular flan, otherwise, good very fine. Quant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Carthage (Sear 276; DOC 306; MIB 204)6 viewsObv: D N IVSTINIAVS PP AVC; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian to right
Rev: VICTORIA AG; Large Є, CAR in exergue
Dim: 15 mm, 2.57 g, 7 h
Quant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ 2 Nummi, Carthage (Sear 277; DOC 102; MIBE 190)4 viewsObv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right between two crosses
Rev: Large B
Dim: 10 mm, 0.80 g, 7 hQuant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Maurice Tiberius (582-602 AD) Æ Pentanummium, Antioch (Sear 539; MIB 103)7 viewsObv: Sear Monogram 15 of Maurice Tiberius
Rev: Large Ч, cross above
Dim: 15 mm, 1.40 g, 12 h
Quant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constantine X Ducas (1059-1067) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1853; DOC 8)7 viewsObv: +ЄMMA NOVHA; Christ Emmanuel standing facing on footstool, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium, holding book of Gospels with both hands; in fields, IC XC
Rev: +ΚШΝΤΔΚ ЄVΔΚΑVΓΟ; Eudocia and Constantine X standing facing, both crowned and wearing loros, holding between them labarum, with cross on shaft, resting on three steps
Dim: 27 mm, 7.43 g, 5 hQuant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin I (518-527 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Uncertain Mint (Sear 113; DOC 59; MIBE 29)2 viewsObv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justin I to right
Rev: Є within large Π; in left and right field, star; above, cross; below, Δ
Dim: 14 mm, 2.23 g, 1 h
Quant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin I & Justinian I (527 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Antioch (Sear 133; DOC 17; MIBE 13)5 viewsObv: +D N IVSTINVS ЄT IVSTINIANVS P P A; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed busts of Justin and Justinian facing
Rev: Tyche of Antioch seated left, head facing; river-god Orontes swimming to right below; Э to left; all within distyle shrineQuant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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9 viewsJustin I, 518-527. Pentanummium (Bronze, 11 mm, 1.86 g, 7 h), uncertain mint. [...] Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justin I to left. Rev. The Tyche of Antioch seated left; to left, Є. Cf. DOC 57 var., MIB 678 var. and SB 111 var. (all with bust to right). A curious coin with the portrait facing left instead of right, possibly a contemporary imitation. Very fine. Quant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Follis, Theoupolis/Antioch (Sear 214; DOC 206a. MIB 130)15 viewsObv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVS; Justinian enthroned facing, holding long scepter with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left
Rev: Large M between star and crescent; above, cross; below, A; in exergue, +THEUP
Quant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Antioch (Sear 245; DOC I 272; MIB 163)10 viewsObv: ΛNRTCSΛINΛΓAPC or similar; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian to right
Rev: Large C containing Sear monogram 2
Dim: 15 mm, 1.89 g, 11 h
Sear Monogram 2
Quant.GeekJun 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael III "the Drunkard" (842-867) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1693; DOC 8)15 viewsObv: +miҺAЄL IMPЄRAT'; Crowned facing bust of Michael, holding patriarchal cross on globus and akakia
Rev: +ЬASIL-IЧS REX ✳; Crowned facing bust of Basil, holding patriarchal cross on globus and akakia
Dim: 25mm, 6.06g
Quant.GeekJun 10, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Petar IV (1185-1197) Æ Trachy, Uncertain Mint (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.1.1; Youroukova & Penchev 31-3; Dobrinić & Dimnik 1.1.1)10 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Christ standing facing on daïs, raising hand in benediction
Rev: ◉/Δ/Ο to left, B̅? and ΡШΜΝ in ligature to right; Petar IV standing facing on daïs, holding patriarchal cross
Dim: 27mm, 2.79 g, 6hQuant.GeekMay 20, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Ivan Aleksandar (1331–1371) Æ Trachy (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.13.40; Youroukova & Penchev 97; Dobrinić & Dimnik 9.2.8; Dochev 3310)9 viewsObv:
Rev:
Quant.GeekMay 20, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Mihail Asen III Šišman (1323–1330) Æ Trachy, Veliko Turnovo (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.12.1; Youroukova & Penchev 65; Dobrinić & Dimnik 8.2.1; Dochev 1790)11 viewsObv: MXAHΛ IШANN; Mihail Šišman (to left) and Ivan Stefan (to right) standing facing, holding long cross between them
Rev: Šišman tamgha
Dim: 22mm, 1.95 g, 12h
Rare variant where Mihail Šišman is on the left.
Quant.GeekMay 19, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Ivanko Terter, Despotes in Karvuna (1386-1387) Æ Trachy (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.16.11; Youroukova & Penchev 148-50; Dobrinić & Dimnik 13.2.1; Dochev 6120)18 viewsObv: Terter monogram with star and crescent below
Rev: Double-headed eagle with spread wings, full-face, without crowns on the heads; between them - small cross; countermarked with head facing left
Dim: 19mm, 0.77 g, 4hQuant.GeekMay 18, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Ivanko Terter, Despotes in Karvuna (1386-1387) Æ Trachy (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.16.10; Youroukova & Penchev 148-50; Dobrinić & Dimnik 13.2.1; Dochev 6070) 12 viewsObv: Terter monogram; countermarked with star and crescent
Rev: Double-headed eagle with outstretched wings; countermarked with head facing right
Dim: 18mm, 0.91 g, 12h
Quant.GeekMay 18, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Ivan Šišman (1371–1395) Æ Trachy, Veliko Turnovo (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.15.18-20; Youroukova & Penchev 134; Dobrinić & Dimnik 11.3.1; Dochev 4650-60)15 viewsObv: Tsar monogram
Rev: Šišman monogram
Dim: 17mm, 1.89 g, 6h
Quant.GeekMay 18, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Ivanko Terter, Despotes in Karvuna (1386-1387) Æ Trachy (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.16.9; Youroukova & Penchev 147; Dobrinić & Dimnik 13.2.1; Dochev 6050)9 viewsObv: Terter monogram
Rev: Double-headed eagle with spread wings, full-face, without crowns on the heads; between them - small cross
Dim: 20mm, 1.52 g, 6h
Quant.GeekMay 18, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Anonymous (ca. 11th-12th Century CE) Æ Follis (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.0.6; Youroukova & Penchev 152)14 viewsObv: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator
Rev: Latin cross with central X and globus and two pellets at the end of each extremity; crescents to upper left and right, floral scroll below
Dim: 21mm, 2.43 g, 6h
Quant.GeekMay 18, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Todor Svetoslav (1300–1322) Æ Trachy, Veliko Turnovo (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.8.4; Youroukova & Penchev 55; Dobrinić & Dimnik 7.2.1)21 viewsObv:
Rev:
Dim: 22mm, 1.41 g
Quant.GeekMay 18, 2018
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Bulgaria, Second Empire: Iakov Svetoslav, Despotes in Vidin (1263-1275) Æ Trachy (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.5.1; Youroukova & Penchev 139; Dobrinić & Dimnik 5.1.2)15 viewsObv: Half-length facing bust of St. Dimitrii, orans
Rev: Half-length facing bust of Iakov Svetoslav, holding sword and shield
Dim: 23mm, 1.89 g, 6hQuant.GeekMay 18, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668) Æ Half Follis, Syracuse (Sear 1113; DOC II.183; MIB 212; Anastasi 118; Berk 699)25 viewsObv: Crowned facing bust with long beard, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; cross surmounted by palm frond to right
Rev: Large Kω monogram; A/N and I across field Quant.GeekMay 09, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Perseus (179-168 BCE) Æ Unit, Pella or Amphipolis (. AMNG III/2, 9; HGC 3, 1096; SNG München 1210)11 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin
Rev: Horseman riding right; ΠEP monogram to right, ZΩ monogram and ΔI monogram below
Quant.GeekMay 09, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Alexander III ‘the Great’ (336-323 BCE) Æ Half Unit, Amphipolis (Price-28)28 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin
Rev: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ; Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, head left; ivy leaf above.
Dim: 15mm, 3.54 g
Struck under Antipater, circa 332-326 BCEQuant.GeekMay 09, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Perseus (179-168 BCE) Æ Unit, Pella or Amphipolis (AMNG III/2, 12; HGC 3, 110)10 viewsObv: Macedonian shield, boss decorated with whorl
Rev: Harpa right; ΠEP monogram and star below
Dim: 16mm, 2.21 g
Quant.GeekMay 09, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Commodus (177-192 CE) Æ As, Rome (RIC III 644; MIR 18, 853-4/72)31 viewsObv: L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL; Head right, wearing lion-skin headdress
Rev: HER CVL RO MAN AV GV SC in four lines divided by upright club; all within wreath
Quant.GeekMay 09, 2018
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Empire of Nicaea: Theodore II Ducas-Lascaris (1254-1258) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2147; DOC 1; Lianta 467-68)7 viewsObv: Large cross with floriate ends to limbs; in center, small linear cross, or dot
Rev: ΛKOΛACKAPIC ΘЄOΔШP ΔHMHTPIOC in three columnar groups. Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate; between them model of the city of Thessalonica with three towers, surmounted by large stars. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter. Saint wears short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; left hand holds spear, resting over shoulder
Quant.GeekMay 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constantine VI & Irene (780-797) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1596; DOC III.6)11 viewsObv: Crowned facing busts of Constantine VI and Irene, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter, respectively; cross above
Rev: Crowned facing busts of Constantine V, Leo III and Leo IV surmounting horizontal bar above large M; X and N flanking M, A below
Dim: 20mm, 2.36 gQuant.GeekMay 07, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus with Michael IX (1282-1328) Æ Assarion, Constantinople (Sear 2448; DOC V.700; PCPC 180; LPC 98.49; Lianta 803)7 viewsObv: Long Cross pattee, small X at intersection, B B in upper and lower quarters
Rev: +AVTOKPATOPЄCPOMAIШN forming outer circle of legend; Three-quarter-length figure of Andronicus II, bearded on left, and of Michael IX, beardless on right, wearing stemma; between them labarum on long shaft; Both emperors place free hand upon chestQuant.GeekMay 07, 2018
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Byzantine Imitation: Anonymous (ca 11th Century) Æ Follis, Unknown Mint (DOC III Bb; Zervos 9-10)21 viewsObv: IC to left, XC with pellet above to right; Bust of Christ facing, with cross nimbus having quincunx (⁙) in each arm and pellet in each upper quarter, wearing tunic and himation; right hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak, left hand holds book, with ⁙ on cover, from beneath.
Rev: IS-XI IAZ-IIЄ IAZ-IIЄ to left and right above and below of cross; cross on base and two steps, pellet at each end of upper arms
Dim: 25mm, 6.78gQuant.GeekMay 01, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear-2483)8 viewsObv: Winged patriarchal cross
Rev: Half-length figures of Andronicus and St. Demetrius, holding long cross between them; large crescent containing star above Quant.GeekApr 30, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (CLBC 14.10.4; Jordanov pl. XXXVII, 12; Petrich p. 47, 199-200)11 viewsObv: Brockage
Rev: IШAN ΔЄCΠΟΤ or no legend; Emperor seated upon throne without back. Wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and paneled loros of simplified type; holds scepter cruciger in right hand, and anexikaika in left hand
Dim: 12mm, 0.65g
Quant.GeekApr 30, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2368; DOC 841-44; Lianta 695-96)10 viewsObv: Brockage
Rev: Half-length figures of St. Demetrius and Andronicus, holding patriarchal cross between them
Dim: 15mm, 0.53g
Quant.GeekApr 29, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2183; DOC IV Type G, 9; Lianta 364-67)12 viewsObv: X/AP X/M; Full-length figure of St. Michael nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds sword, which he is in the act of unsheathing; left hand holds sheath held horizontally
Rev: ΜAΝϪΗΛΔЄCΠΟΤI - ΠΟΛICΘ/ЄCCA/ΛΟN/IKH - ΟAΓIOCΔIMITPIOC; Ruler on left, and St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, seated upon throne without back; between them the city of Thessalonica represented as a walled town with three towers. Ruler wears stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of traditional type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion; left hand holds sword resting over shoulder.
Dim: 18mm, 1.2gQuant.GeekApr 28, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin I (518-527 CE) Æ 12 Nummi, Alexandria (Sear 112; DOC 58; MIBE 68)7 viewsObv: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Cross between large IB; AΛEΞ in exergue
Quant.GeekApr 27, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Basil I the Macedonian (867-886) Æ Follis, Cherson (Sear-1719)8 viewsObv: Large B
Rev: Cross crosslet on two steps; • to either sideQuant.GeekApr 27, 2018
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11 viewsObv: Brockage
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor standing, wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed? scepter.; left hand holds sheathed sword, point downward; illegible legend to left.
Dim: 17mm, 1.1g
Quant.GeekApr 27, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ Assarion, Constantinople (Sear 2481; DOC V Class IV 908-12; LPC 126.13; PCPC 205; Lianta 831)8 viewsObv: Cross ancrée with pellet in each angle
Rev: AVTOKPATOP POMAIШN (or similar, sometimes retrograde); Three-quarter length figure of Andronicus facing, bearded, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross-scepter in right hand and holding left in front of himQuant.GeekApr 22, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ Assarion, Constantinople (Sear 2481; DOC V Class IV 908-12; LPC 126.13; PCPC 205; Lianta 831)11 viewsObv: Cross ancrée with pellet in each angle
Rev: AVTOKPATOP POMAIШN (or similar, sometimes retrograde); Three-quarter length figure of Andronicus facing, bearded, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross-scepter in right hand and holding left in front of him
Quant.GeekApr 22, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ Assarion, Constantinople (Sear 2481; DOC V Class IV 908-12; LPC 126.13; PCPC 205; Lianta 831)9 viewsObv: Cross ancrée with pellet in each angle
Rev: AVTOKPATOP POMAIШN (or similar, sometimes retrograde); Three-quarter length figure of Andronicus facing, bearded, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross-scepter in right hand and holding left in front of him
Quant.GeekApr 22, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Romanus IV Diogenes (1068-1071) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1866; DOC III 8)15 viewsObv: IC XC over NI KA in field; Bust of Christ, facing, bearded, with dotted cross behind head, wearing tunic and himation; right hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak, left hand holds book, with nine dots on cover, from beneath
Rev: C-R / P-Δ; Latin cross with X at intersection and one large and two small pellets at end of each arm
Overstruck on Anonymous Class D follis of Constantine IX (Sear 1836).Quant.GeekApr 22, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus (913-959) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1761; DOC 26)13 viewsObv: + COҺST ЬASIL ROM; Bust of Constantine VII facing, bearded, wearing modified loros and crown with cross; in left hand, globus cruciger; in right hand, akakia
Rev: + COҺST / ЄҺ ӨЄO ЬA/SILЄVS R/OMЄOҺ in four lines
Quant.GeekApr 22, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 19; DOC 23; MIB 23)9 viewsObv: DN ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M between two stars; cross above, officina letter beneath; CON in exergue Quant.GeekApr 21, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 19; DOC 23; MIB 23)8 viewsObv: DN ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M between two stars; cross above, officina letter beneath; CON in exergue Quant.GeekApr 21, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Basil I the Macedonian (867-886) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1721; DOC III 8b)19 viewsObv: + ЬASILIOSSCOҺST' AЧGG; Two busts facing, Basil to left, bearded, Constantine to right, smaller, beardless, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, holding between them by their right hands a labarum ornamented with ⁛ and streamers
Rev: + ЬASIL / SCOҺSTAҺ / TIҺOSЄҺΘO / ЬASILSЄISR / OMAOҺ in five lines
Quant.GeekApr 21, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Leo III the Isaurian (717-741) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1516; DOC 39)16 viewsObv: LЄON S CON; Two busts facing, Leo on left, bearded, and Constantine, usually slightly smaller, on right. Each wears chlamys with conspicuous tablion and crown with cross, and holds akaka in right
Rev: Large M; X/X/X - N/N/N across field, cross above, A below
Quant.GeekApr 21, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I (307-337) Æ Follis, Heraclea (RIC VII 16)24 viewsObv: IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG; Laureate and draped bust left, holding mappa in right hand and globe with scepter in left hand
Rev: PROVIDEN-TIA AVGG; Campgate with seven layers, three turrets, no doors, no star above; MHTB in exergue
Quant.GeekApr 18, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear-2206; Bendall, Notes 13/III; DOC 21)11 viewsObv: Half-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, panelled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds scepter cruciger.; left hand holds globus cruciger
Rev: St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, seated upon throne without back, wearing tunic (breastplate?) and sagion; right hand holds sword; left hand holds sheath, held horizontally across knees; Lily above cushions of throne, on both sidesQuant.GeekApr 18, 2018
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Coinage of Uncertain Rulers (1204-1261) BI Trachy, Thessalonica? (CLBC 16.3)16 viewsObv: Full-length figure of Virgin nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: Full-length figure of senior ruler on left, with short rounded beard, and of junior ruler on right, beardless, holding between them patriarchal cross on long shaft. Both rulers wear stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type, and hold scepters
Quant.GeekApr 18, 2018
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Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) BI Large Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2043; DOC IV, Type W B.23; CLBC 11.22.1)15 viewsObv: IC / X / NI / K in field; Cross on base.
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, chiton, lamellar body armor with pterges, and orarion; holds in right hand long spear, and in left, globus cruciger; Sometimes with short illegible legend to right - MAIO
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 13 (Sear 163; DOC 38b; MIBE 95a)18 viewsObv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large M; date across field, cross above, Δ below; CON in exergue
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Byzantine Empire: Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118) Æ Half Tetarteron, Uncertain Mint in Greece (Sear 1932; DOC IV 45)18 viewsObv: Patriarchal cross; A-A across upper field, K-Φ across lower
Rev: AΛЄZ; Crowned facing bust of Alexius, holding scepter and globus cruciger
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668) Æ Half Follis, Carthage (Sear 1057; DOC II 138; MIB 196a-b)10 viewsObv: CONSTAN TINVSPP AVG; Bust facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet; in right hand, globus cruciger
Rev: Large cross; X on either side; in exergue, CRTς
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) Æ Medium Module Trachy, Constantinople (CLBC 11.25.2)13 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Christ, bearded and nimbate, seated upon throne without back; right hand raised in benediction; left hand holds Gospel. Cross above cushion of throne, to right
Rev: Full-length figure of St. Helena, on left, and St. Constantine bearded, on right; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft and step. Both wear stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; St. Helen holds jeweled scepter and St. Constantine holds scepter cruciger.Quant.GeekApr 15, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2482; LPC 234.2; PCPC 257; Lianta 834)11 viewsObv: Ⓐ to left, Δ/M/T to right. Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing armor; right hand holds spear.
Rev: A M above St. Michael. Three-quarter-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, on left, turning right, and with left hand raised in blessing over the head of the emperor, who holds two patriarchal crosses. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion.
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2300)15 viewsObv: Large ornate cross; stars in quarters
Rev: Half-length facing figures of Michael, holding labarum, and St. Demetrius, holding spear, holding between them a model of Thessalonica; star above
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Magnesia (Sear 2091; DOC IV, Type C.37; Lianta 224-25)15 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field. Full-length figure of Virgin nimbate; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast. Large cross on either side in field.
Rev: O/ΔϪ/KA/C; IC XC in upper and right field. Full-length figure of emperor on left, crowned by Christ, bearded and nimbate. Emperor wears stemma, divitision and paneled chlamys; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakia. Christ holds Gospel in left hand.
Dim: 30mm, 4.20g
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Small Module Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2220; DOC IV, Type V B.35; CLBC 14.26.3; Lianta 424)14 viewsObv: Wing to left or to right
Rev: Winged, beardless bust of emperor, wearing stemma, divitision and collar-piece; holds in right hand sword resting over shoulder or jeweled scepter, and in left, anexikakia; surmounting the crenelated walls of a city
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Byzantine Empire: Manuel II Palaeologus (1391-1425) AR half-stavraton, Public Mint (Sear 2551; PCPC 343.10, sigla 76)13 viewsObv: Facing bust of Christ Pantocrator, with crucifom nimbus, holding book of Gospels; IC - XC
Rev: MANVHΛ E XPICTO TO ΘEO ΠICT; nimbate and crowned facing bust of Manuel; B - Δ flankingQuant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2285; Bendall-Donald C.25; PCPC 48; Lianta 566)9 viewsObv: O/A/ΓI/O to left, NI/KO/ΛA/S to right. Bust of St. Nicholas, bearded and nimbate, wearing episcopal vestments (sticharion, felonion and omophorion); left hand holds Gospel
Rev: Χ/Μ/ΔЄ/C/ΠΟ/ΤI to left, ΟΠ/Α/Λ... to right. Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds scepter cruciger; left hand holds anexikakia. Manus Dei in upper right fieldQuant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2283; Bendall-Donald C.23; PCPC 28 viewsObv: X/M to left or X/A/P/Γ to left and X/M to right or variation; Full-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, wearing runic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand rests on shield
Rev: Χ/ΜΙ/ΔЄ/CΠ/Ο/Τ/S to left, Ο/ΠΑ/Λ/Є/O/Λ/O/Γ/S to right, or variation; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakiaQuant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2274; DOC V, 86-90; Bendall-Donald C.15; PCPC 36; Lianta 539-40)8 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in field; Full-length figure of Virgin, nimbate, orans, standing three quarters; B B in field
Rev: Χ/Μ/ΔЄC/ΠΤ to left, Ο/Π/ΑΛ/ЄΛ to right, or variation; Emperor seated upon throne without back, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum headed scepter; left hand holds globus surmounted by patriarchal crossQuant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople Mint (Sear-2268; PCPC-29; LBC 527-28; Bendall-Donald C.11)11 viewsObv: X/M to right; Half-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, wearing divitision, collar-piece and loros; right hand holds trilobate scepter resting over shoulder; left hand holds globus
Rev: X/M to left; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius (?), beardless and nimbate; between them labarum on long shaft, that ends to three steps. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds cruciform scepter. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion Quant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2180; DOC IV, Type D.6; Lianta 356-58)10 viewsObv: X/AP X/M; Half-length figure of St. Michael nimbate, wearing divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type; right hand holds sword, resting over shoulder; left hand holds sheath.
Rev: ΜAΝϪΗΛ ΔЄC - Ο ΛΓIOC KOCT; Full-length figure of ruler on left, and of St. Constantine; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft at the base of which, three steps. Ruler wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds palm-frond. Saint similarly dressed; left hand holds palm-frond.
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2130; DOC IV, Type H.10; Lianta 257-58)10 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in field. Full-length figure of Virgin nimbate, orans. Star in field on either side.
Rev: IШ ΔΠOΔK ⒶΔIMT in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate; between them labarum surmounting triangular decoration on long shaft. Emperor wears stemma, divitision and chlamys; right hand holds sword, point resting on ground. Saint wears divitision and chlamys; left hand on sword, point resting on ground.
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2132; DOC IV, Type J.12; Lianta 460-61)12 viewsObv: Ο ΛΓΙΟ ΔHMHT in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand holds shield.
Rev: Ш OΔK in two columnar groups. Half-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum on long shaft; left hand holds globus cruciger.
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) BI Trachy, Magnesia (Sear 2104; DOC IV, Type P 50; Lianta 252-53)10 viewsObv: Ο AΓΙΟC ΘЄΟΔШΡΟC in two columnar groups. Half-length figure of St. Theodore nimbate, wearing tunic and breastplate; right hand holds sword, resting over shoulder; left hand holds shield.
Rev: IШ ΔЄCΠOTHC O ΔϪKAC in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds patriarchal cross on globe, which he holds by the shaft.
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2264; DOC V 64-5; PCPC 25; Donald-Bendall C.7)8 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Full-length figure of Virgin nimbate, orans, three quarters left
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. George, beardless and nimbate; between them labarum on long shaft. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds scepter cruciger. Saint wears short military tunic, breastplate and sagionQuant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Nicephorus II Phocas (963-969) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1782; DOC 8)18 viewsObv: 🞢ҺICIFRb ASILЄVRШ; Crowned bust of Nicephorus II facing, bearded, wearing robe with V-shaped opening and crown with cross and pendilia; in right hand, cross scepter; in left, globus surmounted by trefoil
Rev: 🞢ҺICHF / ЄҺΘЄШbA / SILЄVRШ / MAIШҺ in four lines
Dim: 23.5mm, 6.03g, 6h
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Byzantine Empire: Nicephorus II Phocas (963-969) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1783; DOC 7)10 viewsObv: 🞢ҺICIFRb ASILЄVRШ; Crowned bust of Nicephorus II facing, bearded, wearing robe with V-shaped opening and crown with cross and pendilia; in right hand, cross scepter; in left, globus surmounted by trefoil
Rev: 🞢ҺICHF / ЄҺΘЄШbA / SILЄVRШ / MAIШҺ in four lines
Dim: 27.7mm, 8.86g, 6h
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Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (ca. 1204-1261) Æ Large Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2040; DOC 20)17 viewsObv: MP ΘV H AΓIOCOPITICA in two columnar groups; Full-length figure of Virgin Hagiosoritissa nimbate, orans; Manus Dei in upper right field
Rev: O AΓIOC ΠЄTPOC O AΓIOC ΠAVΛOC in two columnar groups; Full-length figure of St. Peter, on left, and St. Paul, on right, nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, embracing each other; St. Peter has short beard, St. Paul has a long oneQuant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Anonymous (ca. 1246) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (CLBC 14.32.4; Jordanov pl. XXXVII, 15)9 viewsObv: Lys
Rev: Patriarchal cross, seven rings or globulesQuant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2134; DOC IV, Type L 14; Lianta 464-65)10 viewsObv: IC XC in field. Bust of Christ, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds scroll in left hand
Rev: IШ - ΛΔ; Half-length figure of emperor, wearing stemma, divitision, paneled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds globus crucigerQuant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) BI Small Module Trachy, Constantinople (CLBC 11.23.3.A)21 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon throne without back; holds Gospel in left hand and bless with right hand in front of chest. Asterisk above cushion on throne, on both sides.
Rev: Half-length figure of emperor with stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and paneled loros of simplified type; holds in right hand labarum-headed scepter, and in left, globus cruciger.
Note that Marchev-Waachter only recorded one specimen in a private collection. It might be overstruck on an unknown host. The obverse of the coin needs to be further examined to determine if it is indeed the obverse of 11.23.3.Quant.GeekApr 11, 2018
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Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) BI Small Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2049; DOC IV, Type C B.35; Grierson 1272; CLBC 11.25.3; Lianta 125-26)17 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Christ, bearded and nimbate, seated upon throne without back; right hand raised in benediction; left hand holds Gospel. Cross above cushion of throne, to right
Rev: ΗΑΓΙΑЄΛЄΝΗ ΘΚΟΤΑΝΤ; Full-length figure of St. Helena, on left, and St. Constantine bearded, on right; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft and step. Both wear stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; St. Helen holds jeweled scepter and St. Constantine holds scepter cruciger
Note, that due to the smaller flan and die size, legends are either not present or illegible.
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica Mint (Sear 2095; DOC IV, 41)11 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Virgin nimbate, seated upon throne with back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: IШ OΔϪKAC in two columnar groups, Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds globus cruciger; Star often on sagion to left or right (or both)Quant.GeekApr 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Nicomedia (Sear 45; DOC 44; MIB 54)12 viewsObv: DN ANA-STASIVS PP AVG or similar; Bust facing right with diadem, cuirass and paludamentum
Rev: Large Є; to right NQuant.GeekApr 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin I (518-527 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Constantinople (Sear 75; DOC 21b)8 viewsObv: D N IVSTINVS P P AV; pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large chi-rho, B to left, Є to rightQuant.GeekApr 09, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius (610-641) Æ Follis, Cyzicus, RY 1 (Sear 839; DOC 167a; MIB 184)10 viewsObv: dN hRACLI PERP AVG; Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed facing bust of Heraclius, holding cross and shield
Rev: Large M; cross above, A/N/N/O - I across fields; A below, KYZ in exergue
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (CLBC 14.1.4; Jordanov pl. XXXVI, 4-6)16 viewsObv: Brockage
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of Virgin nimbate, holding between them cross within circle, surmounting triangular decoration on long shaft. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type; holds anexikakia in right hand. Virgin wears tunic and maphorion.
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Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2041/2052; DOC IV, Type U 21; Lianta 84-88)18 viewsObv: O AΓIOC NIKOAΛOC in two columnar groups. Half-length figure of St. Nicholas, bearded and nimbate, orans, wearing episcopal vestments, of which omophorion is visible
Rev: ΛΓIOC IШ O ΠPOΔPOMOC in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of St. John the Baptist, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and cloak; right hand holds patriarchal cross on long shaft; left hand outstretched?
The severity of clipping during the Latin Occupation of Constantinople can be seen from this particular specimen. It is either Sear 2041 or Sear 2052 as the size of the module can not be determined.Quant.GeekApr 08, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Anonymous (ca. 1246) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (CLBC 14.32.4; Jordanov pl. XXXVII, 15)11 viewsObv: Brockage
Rev: Patriarchal crossQuant.GeekApr 08, 2018
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Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (ca. 1204-1261) BI Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2057; DOC IV, Type C B.26; Grierson 1264; CLBC 11.25.1; Lianta 124)13 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Christ, bearded and nimbate, seated upon throne without back; right hand raised in benediction; left hand holds Gospel. Cross above cushion of throne, to right
Rev: ΗΑΓΙΑЄΛЄΝΗ ΘΚΟΤΑΝΤ; Full-length figure of St. Helena, on left, and St. Constantine bearded, on right; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft and step. Both wear stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; St. Helen holds jeweled scepter and St. Constantine holds scepter crucigerQuant.GeekApr 07, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2214; DOC IV, Type O B.28; CLBC 14.18.3; Lianta 411-13)12 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in field; Virgin seated upon throne without back; holds head of Christ on breast
Rev: ΔЄCΠΟΤIC - IШANNIC; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakia. Manus Dei in upper right field
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2210; DOC IV, Type L B.25a; Grierson 1223; CLBC 14.13.3; Lianta 401-404; Bendall, Notes 20/III)10 viewsObv: Head of cherub nimbate, with wings
Rev: IШ - OAΓOC; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of beardless, nimbate saint (Demetrius?) in military dress; between them cross, surmounted by globule on long shaft. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds anexikakia; Saint wears short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; left hand holds sword resting over shoulderQuant.GeekApr 07, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (CLBC 14.1.4; Jordanov pl. XXXVI, 4-6) 17 viewsObv: Brockage
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of Virgin nimbate, holding between them cross within circle, surmounting triangular decoration on long shaft. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type; holds anexikakia in right hand. Virgin wears tunic and maphorion.
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2205; DOC IV, Type G B.20; CLBC 14.8.3)11 viewsObv: Eagle with wings outstretched; head turned to left
Rev: Busts of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate; between them patriarchal cross-crosslet on long shaft, at the base of which, steps; Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type, Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion; left hand holds spear
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (CLBC 14.14.3; Lianta 405; Metcalf 1973, No. 117)13 viewsObv: Full-length figure of angelic being with four wings, beardless and nimbate, with outstretched arms, holding short spear in each hand; wears tunic and cloak
Rev: IШΛNIC - OAΓAM; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, on right, holding between them cross, surmounted by globule, on long shaft. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type; holds in right hand anexikakia. Saint wears chiton, body armor with pteryges, and sagion, holds short spear, in left hand, resting over shoulder
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (CLBC 14.5.4.A)12 viewsObv: Brockage
Rev: Half-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type. Saint wears chiton, body armor with pteryges, and sagion; Emperor holds shaft with left hand, the Saint with both hands
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (CLBC 14.5.4.A)11 viewsObv: Brockage
Rev: Half-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type. Saint wears chiton, body armor with pteryges, and sagion; Emperor holds shaft with left hand, the Saint with both handsQuant.GeekApr 07, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Constantinople (Sear-29; DOC 26c; MIBE 39)9 viewsObv: DN ANA-STASIVS PP AVC or similar; Bust facing right with diadem, cuirass and paludamentum
Rev: Large Є with pellet above and below central bar; to right ΓQuant.GeekApr 07, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Decanummium, Ravenna, RY 37 (Sear-326; MIBE 229a (Rome); Ranieri 393)9 views Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield
Rev: Large I; A/N/N/O - XX/XV/II across field; all within wreathQuant.GeekApr 07, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518) Æ Decanummium, Constantinople (Sear 26; DOC 19c; MIBE 34a)10 viewsObv: DN ANA-STASIVS PP AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: CON-CORD; Large I between pellets
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Decanummium, Nicomedia, RY 32 (Sear 205; DOC 157; MIBE 118)8 viewsObv: DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large I; A/N/N/O to left, cross above, X/X/X/II to right; NIK in exergue
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 15 (Sear 163; DOC 38b; MIBE 95a)13 viewsObv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large M; X/Ч across field, cross above, Є below; CON in exergue
This particular coin is the so-called Plague Coin of Justinian. It depicts a deformed face of Justinian when he was recovering from the plague. See the following reference paper for more information:
Pottier, H., L'empereur Justinien survivant à la peste bubonique (542), Mélanges Cécile Morrisson, Paris, 2010, p. 685-691
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Roman Imperial: Theodosius II (402-450) Æ Nummus, Antioch (RIC 453; LRBC 2810)8 viewsObv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II right
Rev: Cross within wreath; ANTA in exergue
Dim: 12 mm, 1.04 g, 5 hQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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8 viewsNortheast Gaul, Bellovaci. Ca. 50-20 B.C. Æ (15 mm, 2.25 g, 9 h). Stylized head left / Horizontal line with three lines extending below it; above, chevron-S. Delestrée & Tache 535; Scheers 711Quant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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6 viewsNorthwest Gaul, Carnutes. Ca. 100-52 B.C. Æ (16 mm, 3.49 g, 7 h). Female bust left / Eagle and eaglette flying left. Delestrée & Tache 2588Quant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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5 viewsNorthwest Gaul, Carnutes. Ca. 100-52 B.C. Æ (16 mm, 3.12 g, 9 h). Head right / Two eagles flying right; in field, pentagram and cross with pellet in each quarter; serpent to right. Depeyrot 25; Delestrée & Tache 2582Quant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Julian II (360-363) Æ3, Heraclea (RIC 106; LRBC 1909)8 viewsObv: D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG; Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Julian II left, holding spear and shield
Rev: VOT X MVLT XX; legend in four lines within wreath; HERACL·A in exergueQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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8 viewsTheodosius I. A.D. 379-395. Æ nummus (13 mm, 1.3412 g, 12 h). Heraclea, A.D. 388-392. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I right / SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, head right, holding trophy over shoulder and dragging captive; SMHB. RIC 26b.2. Quant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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5 viewsDivus Victorinus. Died A.D. 271. Æ antoninianus (21 mm, 2.99 g, 12 h). Colonia Agrippinensis, under Tetricus I, late A.D. 271. [DI]VO VICTORINO PIO, radiate and cuirassed bust of Victorinus right / CONSA[C]RATIO, eagle standing right on globe, head left, holding wreath in beak. Cf. RIC 85 (bust); cf. Mairat 416 (bust); AGK 1b. Brown patina with a few hard green depositsQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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10 viewsVictorinus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, A.D. 269-271. Æ antoninianus (20 mm, 3.09 g, 7 h). Treveri, A.D. 269. IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Victorinus right / PA-X AVG, Pax standing facing, head left, holding branch and scepter; V-*. RIC 117; Mairat 244; AGK 12c. Brown patina. Nice full flan with complete legendsQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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8 viewsPostumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, A.D. 260-269. BI antoninianus (20 mm, 3.04 g, 7 h). Treveri, A.D. 266. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus right / FIDES [E]XERCITVS, four military standards. RIC 303; Mairat 120; AGK 20; RSC 65. Quant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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5 viewsPostumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, A.D. 260-269. BI antoninianus (21 mm, 2.30 g, 1 h). Treveri, A.D. 261. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus right / P M TR P CO-S II P P, emperor standing facing, head left, holding globe and spear. RIC 54; Mairat 27-31; AGK 60; RSC 243aQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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6 viewsSouthern Gaul, Volcae-Tectosages. 1st century B.C. AR drachm (12 mm, 2.39 g). Head left with wild hair and Negroid features / Cross with one ring and three pellets in angles, crescents enclosing each quadrant. LT 2986Quant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Follis, Cyzicus, RY 13 (Sear 372; DOC 121d var; MIBE 502)9 viewsObv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG; Justin on left, Sophia on right, seated facing on double-throne, with feet on footstool, both nimbate, Justin holding globus cruciger, Sophia holding scepter, cross between their heads
Rev: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, X/III to right, B below; KYZ in exergue
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 18 (Sear 163; DOC 38b; MIBE 95a)12 views Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large M; date across field, cross above, B below; CON in exergueQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 19; DOC 23i; MIBE 27)10 viewsObv: DN ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M between two stars; cross above, Δ beneath; CON in exergue Quant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 160; DOC 30; MIBE 83) 6 viewsObv: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M between two stars, cross above; beneath, B; CON in exergueQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ Follis, Nicomedia, RY 29 (Sear 201; DOC 135b; MIBE 113a)7 viewsObv: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large M, above, cross; to left A/N/N/O; to right X/X/Ч/II/II;below A; NIKO in exergueQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ Half Follis, Nicomedia (Sear 202; DOC 112; MIBE 109)6 viewsObv: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large K; to left, large cross dividing N and I; to right B
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 160; DOC 30; MIBE 83) 10 viewsObv: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M between two stars, cross above; beneath, B; CON in exergueQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 158; DOC 28; MIBE 84) 8 viewsObv: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M between star and a cross, cross above; beneath, B; CON in exergueQuant.GeekApr 06, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class A2-31 Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1813) - Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VII (976-1025)14 viewsObv: +ЄMMA-NOVHΛ; IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing, holding book of gospels, with nimbus
Rev: +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ in four lines
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Tulunid: Muhammad ibn Musa ibn Tulun (279 AH; 892-93 AD) Æ Fals, NM, ND (Album 669; Grabar 59; Lavoix 1666; Miles, Tarsus 21; Shamma p. 99, 8)10 viewsObv: لا اله الا / الله محمد / رسول الله / فرد (There is no God but Allah. Muhammad is the apostle of Allah; "excellent")
Rev: مما امر به / الامير محمد / بن موسى (Which was ordered by Amir Mohammed bin Musa)Quant.GeekApr 02, 2018
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Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) Æ Large Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2024; DOC IV Type D, B.4; Grierson 1245; CLBC 11.4.1; Lianta 35-39)19 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Bust of Christ, beardless and nimbate; holds scroll in left hand; Pellet in each limb of nimbus cross
Rev: ΜΑΝOVΗΛ-ΔЄCΠΟΤΗC; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, jeweled loros of simplified type, and sagion; right hand holds scepter cruciger; left hand holds globus cruciger
Clipped, as usual...Quant.GeekMar 31, 2018
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Latin Rulers of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) Æ Small Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2054; Bendall pl 9.39-40; CLBC 11.22.3; Lianta 99)20 viewsObv: Cross on base; IC in upper quarters, NK in lower quarters
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand holds globus cruciger
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class B Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1823; DOC B.1-64) - Attributed to Romanus III (1028-1034)26 viewsObv: IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing with nimbate cross behind head, square in each limb of nimbus cross, holding book of gospels, a dot in center of dotted square on book
Rev: IS-XS ЬAS-ILЄ ЬAS-ILЄ to left and right above and below cross with dots at the ends, on three steps
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius (610-641) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 3 (Sear 805; DOC 76b)12 viewsObv: ddNNhЄRACLI ЧSЄT hЄRACONSTPAV; Heraclius, on left, and Heraclius Constantine, on right, standing facing, each holding long cross; cross above
Rev: Large M; Christogram above, A/N/N/O II/I across field; B below; CON in exergue
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11 viewsSRI LANKA (CEYLON), Native coinages. Kingdom of Ruhuna. Circa 2nd century BC–2nd century AD. Æ 'Lakshmi plaque' (11x22mm, 2.84 g, 6h). Goddess standing facing, holding lotus and two stalks / Railed swastika. Ruhuna H.40; cf. MACW 5048ffQuant.GeekMar 28, 2018
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9 viewsSRI LANKA (CEYLON), Native coinages. Kingdom of Ruhuna. Circa 2nd century BC–2nd century AD. Æ 'Lakshmi plaque' (9.5x14.5mm, 1.18 g). Goddess standing facing, holding lotus and two stalks / [Railed swastika]. Ruhuna H.48; cf. MACW 5048ffQuant.GeekMar 28, 2018
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8 viewsSRI LANKA (CEYLON), Native coinages. Kingdom of Ruhuna. Circa 3rd century BC–1st century AD. Lot of two (2) terracotta tokens. All coins: circular terracotta pieces incised with four lines at 90 degree angles on either side. (20mm, 2.43 g) and (16.5mm, 1.88 g). Ruhana N.13. Quant.GeekMar 28, 2018
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6 viewsSRI LANKA (CEYLON), Native coinages. Kingdom of Ruhuna. Circa 3rd century BC–1st century AD. Lot of two (2) terracotta tokens. All coins: circular terracotta pieces incised with four lines at 90 degree angles on either side. (20mm, 2.43 g) and (16.5mm, 1.88 g). Ruhana N.13. Quant.GeekMar 28, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2183; DOC IV Type G, 9; Lianta 364-67)14 viewsObv: X/AP X/M; Full-length figure of St. Michael nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds sword, which he is in the act of unsheathing; left hand holds sheath held horizontally
Rev: ΜAΝϪΗΛΔЄCΠΟΤI - ΠΟΛICΘ/ЄCCA/ΛΟN/IKH - ΟAΓIOCΔIMITPIOC; Ruler on left, and St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, seated upon throne without back; between them the city of Thessalonica represented as a walled town with three towers. Ruler wears stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of traditional type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion; left hand holds sword resting over shoulder.Quant.GeekMar 28, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2179; DOC IV Type C, 5; Lianta 352-55)14 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in field; Bust of Virgin nimbate, orans. Star in left and right field
Rev: ΜAΝϪΗΛ ΔЄCΠ - Ο A/ΓI/OC ΔIMITPIOC; Full-length figure of ruler on left, and of St Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, giving a globus surmounted by a patriarchal cross into the hands of the ruler. Ruler wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds scepter; Saint wears divitision and chlamys; left hand holds spear
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17 viewsManuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180. BI Aspron Trachy (30mm, 2.62 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1167-1183(?). Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; star to either side / Manuel standing facing, wearing loros, being crowned by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) standing left. DOC 13d; SB 1966Quant.GeekMar 28, 2018
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Vandals: Anonymous (440-490) Æ Nummus (MEC 1; BMC Vandals 161)8 viewsObv: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Christogram surrounded by pellets; all within wreath
Dim: 9mm, 0.46g, 12hQuant.GeekMar 28, 2018
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Seleukid Empire: Alexander II Zebinas (128-122 BCE) Æ Unit, Antioch (SC 2237.1b; SNG Spaer 2343-4; Bab 1309)12 viewsObv: Radiate and diademed head of Alexander Zebinas right; dotted border
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ; Titles vertically downwards to right and left of vertical parallel twin cornucopiae with bunch of grapes and long filet; A - Π in inner fields, star to lower left
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10 viewsHeraclius and Heraclius Constantine. A.D. 610-641. AE follis (25.80 mm, 6.21 g, 7 h). Seleucia Isauriae mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 7 (616/7). Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, each holding globus cruciger / Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, each holding globus cruciger / Large K; cross above, A below; A/N/N/O ςI (date) across field. SB 847; DOC 182a; MIB 195. VF.
The Seleucia Isauriae mint was in use between 615 and 618 to support Heraclius’ campaigns against the SasaniansQuant.GeekMar 27, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constantine V Copronymus (741-775 CE) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1557; DOC 13)10 viewsObv: Constantine and Leo seated facing on lyre-backed throne; Constantine on left, Leo IV on right, beardless; Each wears chlamys and crown with cross, and rests right hand (holding akakia?) on lap; Between heads, cross
Rev: 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, M with X to left, N to right, and A beneath; In upper field right, cross
Dim: 19 mm, 2.61 g
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Byzantine Empire: Leo III the Isaurian (717-741) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1516; DOC 39)14 viewsObv: LЄON S CON; Two busts facing, Leo on left, bearded, and Constantine, usually slightly smaller, on right. Each wears chlamys with conspicuous tablion and crown with cross, and holds akaka in right
Rev: Large M; X/X/X - N/N/N across field, cross above, B below
Dim: 25 mm, 3.37 g
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) BI Trachy, Magnesia (Sear-2101; DOC IV, Type M 47; Lianta 243-46)11 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Full-length figure of Christ, standing on dais?; left hand holds Gospel
Rev: IШ O, KШ or IШ O KШ; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Constantine, nimbate; between them sword, half-sheathed, point downward. Emperor and saint wear stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; both rest hand on shield, emperor's right hand, saint's left hand)
Dim: 27 mm, 1.46 g, 6 h
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Byzantine Empire: Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus (913-959) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1761; DOC 26)17 viewsObv: + COҺST ЬASIL ROM; Bust of Constantine VII facing, bearded, wearing modified loros and crown with cross; in left hand, globus cruciger; in right hand, akakia
Rev: + COҺST / ЄҺ ӨЄO ЬA/SILЄVS R/OMЄOҺ in four lines
Dim: 26 mm; 5.49 g; 6 h
Overstruck on a follis of Romanus I Lecapenus minted in Constantinople at 920-944, Sear 1760Quant.GeekMar 26, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Leo IV the Khazar (775-780) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1587; DOC 6.5-6.6)16 viewsObv: Leo IV and Constantine VI, both wearing crown and chlamys, seated facing on a double throne with curved arms; cross in field above
Rev: Crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, both wearing loros, set on horizontal bar; cross in field above, two pellets to left, three pellets to right; below, MA, flanked by X and N
Dim: 24 mm, 4.61 g, 6 h
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Byzantine Empire: Nicephorus I (802-811) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1607)8 viewsObv: Facing busts of Nicephorus on the left, with short beard, and Stauracius on the right, beardless, each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads, cross.
Rev: Large M between XXX and NNN; above, cross; beneath, A.
Dim: 24 mm, 5.81 g, 6h
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Byzantine Empire: Leo V the Armenian (813-820) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1630; DOC 7)8 viewsObv: LЄOҺ S C-OҺSC; Crowned facing busts of Leo and Constantine, each wearing chlamys
Rev: Large M; cross above, X/X/X to left, N/N/N to right, A below
Dim: 21 mm, 4.83 g, 6h
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class A1 Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1793) - Attributed to John I Tzimisces (969-976)34 viewsObv: +ЄMMA-NOVHΛ; IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing, holding book of gospels, with nimbus
Rev: +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ in four lines
Dim: 25 mm, 7.22 g, 5 h
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Byzantine Empire: Maurice Tiberius (582-602 AD) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 8 (Sear 494; MIB 65d-67d)16 viewsObv: DN MAVRIC TIBER PP AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield, sometimes with cross to right
Rev: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, officina letter below; CON in exergue
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I the Great (307-337) Æ Follis, Antioch (RIC VII 26)10 viewsObv: IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG; Llaureate, mantled bust left holding mappa
Rev: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter standing left, holding globe surmounted by Victory holding wreath, leaning on scepter, captive at foot left, Є to right; SMANT in exergue
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Roman Imperial: Licinius I (308-324) Æ Follis, Alexandria (RIC VII 14)8 viewsObv: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG; Laureate head right
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter, to left a K and eagle at foot with wreath in its beak; wreath over A over X to right; ALE in exergueQuant.GeekMar 24, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Licinius I (308-324) Æ Follis, Cyzicus (RIC VII 9; Sear 15264; Hunter 113)8 viewsObv: IMP LICINIVS AVG; Laureate draped bust left holding mappa, orb and scepter
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on a globe and scepter, wreath left, Z right; SMK in exergue
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I the Great (307-337) Æ Follis, Alexandria (RIC VII 17; Sear 15965)4 viewsObv: IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; Laureate head right
Rev: IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG; Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; eagle at feet to left, holding wreath in beak; K in left field, wreath over X over B in right field; ALE in exergueQuant.GeekMar 24, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Constantius II, as Caesar (324-337) Æ Follis, Nicomedia (RIC VII 128; Sear 17648; LRBC 1099)6 viewsObv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS •; Campgate with seven layers, two turrets, star above, no doors; MNB in exergue
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Roman Imperial: Licinius I (308-324) Æ Follis, Heraclea (RIC VII 15; Sear 15264; Hunter 113)15 viewsObv: IMP LICI-NIVS AVG; laureate bust left, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and globe
Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG three-towered camp gate; no doors; HTΓ in exergueQuant.GeekMar 24, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Licinius I (308-324) Æ Follis, Heraclea (RIC VII 48)7 viewsObv: IMP LICI-NIVS AVG; Laureate and draped bust right, holding globe, sceptre and mappa
Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; Three-towered camp gate; no doors; Λ in right field; SMHB in exergueQuant.GeekMar 24, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Follis, Cyzicus, RY 8 (Sear 372; DOC 121d var; MIBE 502)23 viewsObv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG; Justin on left, Sophia on right, seated facing on double-throne, with feet on footstool, both nimbate, Justin holding globus cruciger, Sophia holding scepter, cross between their heads
Rev: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, ςII to right, B below; KYZ in exergue
Die identical to CNG Auction 100, Lot 1982
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Byzantine Empire: Theophilus (829-842) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1666; DOC 13)18 viewsObv: ✷ ΘЄOFIL ЬASIL; Crowned and draped bust of facing, holding patriarchal cross and akakia
Rev: Large M; cross above, X/X/X to left, N/N/N to right, Θ belowQuant.GeekMar 17, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328) AE trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2373; DOC 811; LPC 212.14; PCPC 246; Lianta 687)14 viewsObv: Ⓐ/Γ to left, Δ/MH/TP or variation to right; Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand holds shield
Rev: Three-quarter-length figure of bearded emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds scepter cruciger; left hand holds globus cruciger; Manus Dei in upper right field, two stars in left field
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 1 (Sear 360; DOC 23d; MIBE 43)10 viewsObv: DNIVSTI-NVSPPAVC; Justin, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter, seated facing on double throne
Rev: Large M; cross above, to left, A/N/N/O and date across right field; Δ below; CON in exergue
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) BI Trachy, Magnesia (Sear-2099; DOC IV, Type K 45; Lianta 241-42)18 viewsObv: Ο AΓΙΟC ΔHMHTPIOC in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand holds shield
Rev: IШ ΔЄCΠ-OΔϪKAC; Emperor seated upon throne with back, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds globus cruciger
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus I Comnenus (1183-1185) Æ Tetarteron, Thessalonica (Sear 1987; DOC IV, 6)16 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in field; Bust of Virgin nimbate orans, wearing tunic and maphorion; beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: ANΔPO-NIKOC; Bust of emperor wearing stemma, skaramangion or divitision, and saigon; holds in right hand labarum-headed scepter, and in left, globus cruciger
Dim: 21 mm; 4.76 gQuant.GeekMar 17, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2200; DOC IV, Type B 15; Lianta 378-80)16 viewsObv: ΓⒶ ΔΘЄOΔPC in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of St. Theodore, bearded and nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand holds shield; Lily in field to either side
Rev: IШΛNHCΔCCΠT - OAΓIC; Full-length figure of emperor on left, crowned by St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and paneled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakia. Saint wears short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; left hand holds sword, point resting on ground. Star in upper center field. Quant.GeekMar 14, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius (610-641) Æ Half Follis, Thessalonica, RY 8 (Sear 830; DOC 139-45)8 viewsObv: d N hЄRAC-LIЧS PP AVC; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine; each standing (sometimes seated), wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand; Between heads, cross
Rev: Large K; to left, A/N/N/O; to right date; ΘЄC (TЄS or ΘЄS) in exergue
Dimensions: 23.14 mm, 5.87 g, 6 h
Provenance: Agora Auctions Numismatic Auction 66, Lot 286
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius (610-641) Æ Half Follis, Thessalonica, RY 5 (Sear 830; DOC 139-45)9 viewsObv: d N hЄRAC-LIЧS PP AVC; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine; each standing (sometimes seated), wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand; Between heads, cross
Rev: Large K; to left, A/N/N/O; to right date; ΘЄC (TЄS or ΘЄS) in exergue
Provenance: Labarum.info Plate Coin
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius (610-641) Æ Half Follis, Thessalonica, RY 8 (Sear 830; DOC 139-45)10 viewsObv: d N hЄRAC-LIЧS PP AVC; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine; each standing (sometimes seated), wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand; Between heads, cross
Rev: Large K; to left, A/N/N/O; to right date; ΘЄC (TЄS or ΘЄS) in exergue
Dimensions: 3.73 g
Provenance: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. eLive Auction 32, Lot 140
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius (610-641) Æ Half Follis, Thessalonica, RY 4 (Sear 830; DOC 139-45)9 viewsObv: d N hЄRAC-LIЧS PP AVC; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine; each standing (sometimes seated), wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand; Between heads, cross
Rev: Large K; to left, A/N/N/O; to right date; ΘЄC (TЄS or ΘЄS) in exergue
Dimensions: 18 mm, 4.87 g, 6 h
Provenance: CNG Coins Electronic Auction 303, Lot 591
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Normans in Sicily: Roger II (1130-1154) AR Ducale, Palermo (Spahr 72; MEC 212; Biaggi 1770)21 viewsObv: + IC • XC • RG • IN AE TRN (Jesus Christus regnat in aeternum); Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels
Rev: King Roger and his son Roger, duke of Apulia, staff with cross at each end between them, beneath the king R RX SCLS (Rogerius Rex Siciliae), beneath the duke, R • D X • AP (Rogerius Dux Apuliae) and AN R X (Anno decimo del regno) between themQuant.GeekMar 13, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian II, Second Reign (705-711 CE) Æ Follis, Syracuse (Sear 1436; DOC II 20; MBBS 62)14 viewsObv: Crowned facing bust, wearing short beard and loros, holding cross potent on three steps and globus cruciger, crown topped with cross
Rev: Large M; monogram above, crosses across fields; SCL in exergue
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Bulgaria: Konstantin I Asen (1257-1277) Æ Trachy, Veliko Turnovo (Raduchev & Zhekov 1.4.8-9; Youroukova & Penchev 41)13 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Large cross; stars in lower quarters
Rev: КО/СТ/ АN/Δ - Ц А/С/Ѣ/N in two columnar groups; Konstantin seated facing on throne, holding labarum and globus cruciger; manus Dei to upper rightQuant.GeekMar 05, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2309; Bendall-Donald T.16; PCPC 84; Lianta 598-600)8 viewsObv: Large lily
Rev: Χ/Μ/Δ/Є/C/Π/Τ to left, Ο/ΠΑ/OΛ/Γ/O/S to right. Three-quarter-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled loros of simplified type; right hand holds large long cross; left hand holds anexikakia. Lily in left field.
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2482; LPC 234.2; PCPC 257; Lianta 834)9 viewsObv: Ⓐ to left, Δ/M/T to right. Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing armor; right hand holds spear.
Rev: A M above St. Michael. Three-quarter-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, on left, turning right, and with left hand raised in blessing over the head of the emperor, who holds two patriarchal crosses. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion.
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2200; DOC IV, Type B 15; Lianta 378-80)11 viewsObv: ΓⒶ ΔΘЄOΔPC in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of St. Theodore, bearded and nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand holds shield; Lily in field to either side
Rev: IШΛNHCΔCCΠT - OAΓIC; Full-length figure of emperor on left, crowned by St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakia. Saint wears short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; left hand holds sword, point resting on ground. Star in upper center field. Quant.GeekMar 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople Mint (Sear-2268; PCPC-29; LBC 527-28; Bendall-Donald C.11)5 viewsObv: X/M to right; Half-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, wearing divitision, collar-piece and loros; right hand holds trilobate scepter resting over shoulder; left hand holds globus
Rev: X/M to left; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius (?), beardless and nimbate; between them labarum on long shaft, that ends to three steps. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds cruciform scepter. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagionQuant.GeekMar 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2283; Bendall-Donald C.23; PCPC 2)10 viewsObv: X/M to left or X/A/P/Γ to left and X/M to right or variation; Full-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, wearing runic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand rests on shield
Rev: Χ/ΜΙ/ΔЄ/CΠ/Ο/Τ/S to left, Ο/ΠΑ/Λ/Є/O/Λ/O/Γ/S to right, or variation; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakiaQuant.GeekMar 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2285; Bendall-Donald C.25; PCPC 48; Lianta 566)7 viewsObv: O/A/ΓI/O to left, NI/KO/ΛA/S to right. Bust of St. Nicholas, bearded and nimbate, wearing episcopal vestments (sticharion, felonion and omophorion); left hand holds Gospel
Rev: Χ/Μ/ΔЄ/C/ΠΟ/ΤI to left, ΟΠ/Α/Λ... to right. Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds scepter cruciger; left hand holds anexikakia. Manus Dei in upper right field
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2307; Bendall-Donald T.14; PCPC 80; Lianta 597)3 viewsObv: ΓΟΑΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟC in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand rests on shield.
Rev: ΜΙXAVΛ ΔЄCΠΟΤIC Ο ΠΑΛ; Half-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled loros of simplified type; right hand holds large lily; left hand holds labarum on long shaft.
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Byzantine Empire: Theophilus (829-842) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1666; DOC 13)14 viewsObv: ✷ ΘЄOFIL ЬASIL; Crowned and draped bust of facing, holding patriarchal cross and akakia
Rev: Large M; cross above, X/X/X to left, N/N/N to right, Θ belowQuant.GeekMar 04, 2018
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Magnesia (Sear 2102; DOC IV, Type N 48; Lianta 247-48)15 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field. Three-quarter-length figure of Virgin nimbate, orans; Star to left and right in lower field
Rev: IШ to left, Λ/Θ/Є/Δ to right; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Theodore, bearded and nirnbate; between them sheathed sword, point downward, resting on shield; Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled loros of simplified type; right hand hold labarum-headed scepter, Saint wears short military tunic and breastplate; left hand holds spear
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Magnesia (Sear 2108; DOC IV, Type T 54; Lianta 259-60)10 viewsObv: Full-length figure of St. George nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear resting over shoulder; left hand holds shield resting on ground. B B in field
Rev: IШ/Δ/Є to left, OΔϪK on right; Emperor seated upon throne with back, wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds sword; left hand holds sheath horizontally across knees
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2128; DOC IV, Type F 8; Lianta 453-54)9 viewsObv: MP - ΘV; Virgin nimbate, seated upon throne without back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast. Lily above cushion of throne, to either side
Rev: IШ/Δ/Π/T to left, Ο/Δ/M/Τ to right; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate; between them patriarchal cross. Emperor's right hand half-raised before chest in supplication; wears stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type. Saint's left hand lifted before chest; wears short military tunic, breastplate and sagion Quant.GeekMar 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Stephanos apo hypaton, patrikios and general kommerkiarios of the apotheke of First and Second Cappadocia (659-668 CE) Pb Seal (BLS I, 138-144)19 viewsObv: CTЄΦANϪ APϪ / PA TШN ΠATPIKI / ϪKAI ΓЄNIKϪ KOMM / ЄPKIA; Facing busts of Constans II, with helmet and long beard, on left, wearing crown and chlamys, and Constantine IV, on right, wearing crown and chlamys; both holding globus cruciger; above, cross
Rev: PIϪ AΠΟΘHKHC K / AΠΠΑΔOKIAC / ΠPШTHC KAI / ΔЄYTЄPAC; Facing busts of Heraclius, on left, wearing crown and chlamys, and Tiberius, on right, wearing crown and chlamys; both holding globus cruciger; above, cross
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Roman Imperial: Anonymous (ca. 3rd Century CE) Pb Seal7 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress
Rev: Bow in bow-case or clubQuant.GeekFeb 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Anonymous (ca. 10th-11th Century) Pb Seal 11 viewsObv: M X on either side; St. Michael standing front, holding lotus-tipped scepter and globe
Rev: ⵙ|NI|KO Λ|ΑΟ|C; St. Nicholas standing facing, wearing nimbus and holding book, raising his right hand in blessingQuant.GeekFeb 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Leo V the Armenian (813-820) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1630; DOC 7)22 viewsObv: LЄOҺ S C-OҺSC; Crowned facing busts of Leo and Constantine, each wearing chlamys
Rev: Large M; cross above, X/X/X to left, N/N/N to right, A below
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Byzantine Empire: Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 6 (Sear 430; DOC 1c; MIBE 25)14 viewsObv: Crowned facing bust of Tiberius II Constantine, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter
Rev: Large M between A/N/N/O and Ч; above, cross; in exergue, CONΓ
Dim: 35 mm, 16.70 g, 12 h
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Ionia, Erythrai: Anonymous (ca. 325-280 BCE) AR Obol (SNG Copenhagen 586; SNG von Aulock 1951)11 viewsObv: Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
Rev: EPYΘ / ΔIOΓEIΘH Club and bow in bowcaseQuant.GeekFeb 25, 2018
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Ancient Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom: John Hyrcanus I (134-104 BCE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem (Hendin 1137)12 viewsObv: Paleo-Hebrew in five lines within wreath
Rev: Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; no monogramQuant.GeekFeb 20, 2018
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Ancient Judaea, Procuratorial: Coponius (6-9 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 36 of Augustus (Hendin 1328; TJC 311; RPC 4954)18 viewsObv: KAICA-POC; grain ear
Rev: Palm tree; across field, date (L Λς)Quant.GeekFeb 20, 2018
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Ancient Judaea, Procuratorial: Valerius Gratus (15-26 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 2 of Tiberius (Hendin 1333a; TJC 317; RPC 4959)6 viewsObv: IOY/ΛIA in two lines within wreath
Rev: Upright palm branch; across field, date (L B)
Plate Coin from Hendin
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Ancient Judaea, Procuratorial: Valerius Gratus (15-26 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 2 of Tiberius (Hendin 1333b; TJC 317; RPC 4959)3 viewsObv: [IOY/ΛIA] blundered in two lines within wreath
Rev: Upright palm branch; across field, date (L B)
Plate Coin from Hendin
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Nabataean Kingdom: Aretas IV (9 BCE - 40CE) Æ Unit, Petra (Meshorer 113; SNG ANS 1438)9 viewsObv: Jugate laureate and draped bust of Aretas IV and Shaquilath right
Rev: Two cornucopias crossed and filleted, Aramaic legend, "Aretas, Shaquilath" in two lines above and one below
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Ionia, Miletos: Anonymous (295-275 BCE) AR Drachm (Price 2151; Marcellesi 29)10 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress
Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, MI (civic) monogram in left field
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Macedonian Kingdom: Philip III Arrhidaios (323-317 BCE) AR Drachm, Miletos (Price 2100; ADM I Series III)11 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress
Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, grain ear in left fieldQuant.GeekFeb 14, 2018
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Pseudo-Byzantine: Anonymous (ca. 640-670) Æ Follis, Syria/Palenstine (Goodwin Type H; cf. Numismatik Naumann Auction 11, Lot 741)12 viewsObv: Facing imperial bust with long beard holding globus cruciger; heavily blundered legend around perhaps intended as INPЄR – BCONST
Rev: M with Γ officina below and cross above, ANO – II/I/Ч either side; NЄO in exergueQuant.GeekFeb 12, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) Æ Half Follis, Theoupolis/Antioch, RY 8 (Sear 452; DOC 49; MIB 54)6 viewsObv: Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter; crown with cross
Rev: Large X • X; cross above, A/N/N/O ςII across field; mintmark below
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica Mint (Sear 2095; DOC IV, 41)14 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Virgin nimbate, seated upon throne with back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: IШ OΔϪKAC in two columnar groups, Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds globus cruciger; Star often on sagion to left or right (or both)Quant.GeekFeb 09, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Julian II (361-363) AR Siliqua, Arelate (RIC VIII 312; RSC V 148c)14 viewsObv: DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VOT / X / MVLT / XX in laurel wreath, circular medallion at top of wreath; TCONST in exergue
Ex Harptree Hoard
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Roman Imperial: Constantius II (337-361) AR Siliqua (RIC VIII 216; RSC V 342-3a)10 viewsObv: DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX in laurel wreath; LVG in exergue LVG
Ex Harptree Hoard
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Roman Imperial: Constantius II (337-361) AR Siliqua (RIC VIII 214; RSC V 259a) 15 viewsObv: DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIA DD NN AVG; Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, one wing visible; LVG in exergue
Ex Harptree Hoard
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Theodoros Comnenus-Ducas (1224-1230) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear-2168, Sommer-73.6)13 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Bust of Christ Emmanuel, beardless and nimbate; left hand holds scroll; Pellet, or pellets, in each limb of nimbus cross
Rev: ΘЄOΔШPOC ΔЄCΠΟΤΗC KOMNHNOC O ΔϪKAC in two columnar groups; Full-length figure of emperor, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds globus surmounted by single or double barred cross; Manus Dei in upper right field
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2131; DOC 11)11 viewsObv: Γ/Є/Ш to left, ΓI/O to right. Bust of St. George, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear resting over left shoulder; left hand holds shield
Rev.: IШ/Δ/ЄC to left; Half-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate; between them cross-within circle surmounting triangular decoration on long shaft. Emperor wears sternma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type. Saint wears tunic, breastplate, and sagion
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (1230-1237) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2183; DOC IV Type G, 9; Lianta 364-67)16 viewsObv: X/AP X/M; Full-length figure of St. Michael nimbate, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds sword, which he is in the act of unsheathing; left hand holds sheath held horizontally
Rev: ΜAΝϪΗΛΔЄCΠΟΤI - ΠΟΛICΘ/ЄCCA/ΛΟN/IKH - ΟAΓIOCΔIMITPIOC; Ruler on left, and St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, seated upon throne without back; between them the city of Thessalonica represented as a walled town with three towers. Ruler wears stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of traditional type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagion; left hand holds sword resting over shoulder.
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: Theodoros Comnenus-Ducas (1224-1230) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear-2168, Sommer-73.6) 14 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Bust of Christ Emmanuel, beardless and nimbate; left hand holds scroll; Pellet, or pellets, in each limb of nimbus cross
Rev: ΘЄOΔШPOC ΔЄCΠΟΤΗC KOMNHNOC O ΔϪKAC in two columnar groups; Full-length figure of emperor, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds globus surmounted by single or double barred cross; Manus Dei in upper right fieldQuant.GeekFeb 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Phocas (602-610) Æ Pentanummium, Antioch (Sear 676A; MIB 89)16 viewsObv: Sear Monogram 20 of Phocas
Rev: Large Є; cross to right
Sear Monogram 20
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica Mint (Sear 2095; DOC IV, 41)11 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Virgin nimbate, seated upon throne with back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: IШ OΔϪKAC in two columnar groups, Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds globus cruciger; Star often on sagion to left or right (or both)
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Normans in Sicily: Guglielmo I (1154-1166) Æ Follaro Fraction, Messina (Travaini 302; Spahr 99; MEC Italy III 286-289a)12 viewsObv: Bust of Madonna with Child; pellet between them; MP / ΘY to left
Rev: REX / •W•, in center, duriba Masini sanat 550 around edge, in Kufic script
Dim: 13mm, 1.02g, 9h
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Normans in Sicily: Roger II (1130-1154) AR Ducale, Palermo (Spahr 72; MEC 212; Biaggi 1770)8 viewsObv: + IC • XC • RG • IN AE TRN (Jesus Christus regnat in aeternum); Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels
Rev: King Roger and his son Roger, duke of Apulia, staff with cross at each end between them, beneath the king R RX SCLS (Rogerius Rex Siciliae), beneath the duke, R • D X • AP (Rogerius Dux Apuliae) and AN R X (Anno decimo del regno) between them
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6 viewsItaly, Salerno, Ruggero (Duca, 1127-1130). Æ Follaro Fraction (14mm, 1.68g, 10h). Head facing slightly r. R/ Ornate cross. Cappelli 104; MEC 14, 170Quant.GeekFeb 04, 2018
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Danish India, Tranquebar: Frederik III (1648-1670) Pb Cash (UBJ-102; Gray-84a; KM#76)14 viewsObv: Crowned F3 monogram
Rev: Plain Cross
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Danish India, Tranquebar: Frederik III (1648-1670) Pb Cash (UBJ-106; Gray-84e; KM#78)5 viewsObv: Crowned F3 monogram
Rev: Cross, with J O below cross, blundered version of J C for "Jesus Christ Quant.GeekFeb 04, 2018
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Danish India, Tranquebar: Frederik III (1648-1670) Pb Cash (UBJ-141; Gray-73d; KM#88)5 viewsObv: Crowned F3 monogram
Rev: Lotus, with numbers "76 ", perhaps intended for 1667 with the 6 and 7 reversedQuant.GeekFeb 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constantine X Ducas (1059-1067) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1853; DOC 8)8 viewsObv: +ЄMMA NOVHA; Christ Emmanuel standing facing on footstool, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium, holding book of Gospels with both hands; in fields, IC XC
Rev: +ΚШΝΤΔΚ ЄVΔΚΑVΓΟ; Eudocia and Constantine X standing facing, both crowned and wearing loros, holding between them labarum, with cross on shaft, resting on three steps
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class K Follis, Attributed to Alexius I Comnenus (Sear-1901; DOC K.1)18 viewsObv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC. Border of large pellets.
Rev: Three-quarter length figure of the Virgin orans facing. She is nimbate and wears pallium and maphorium; to left of nimbus, M; to right, Θ. Quant.GeekFeb 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Follis, Nicomedia (Sear-369)11 viewsObv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG; Justin, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter, seated facing on double throne, both crowned
Rev: Large M between A/N/N/O and III; above, cross; beneath, A; in exergue, NIKOQuant.GeekFeb 04, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180) BI Aspron Trachy (Sear 1964; DOC IV 12b)8 viewsObv: MP - ΘV to left and right of Mary, nimbate, seated facing on throne without back, holding beardless, nimbate head of Christ before her
Rev: ΜAΝϪΗΛ ΔЄCΠΟΤΗ (or similar); Manuel, crowned, wearing chlamys and divitision, standing facing, holding labarum and patriarchal cross on globe Quant.GeekFeb 03, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 158; DOC 28; MIBE 84) 8 viewsObv: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M between two stars, cross above; beneath, A; CON in exergueQuant.GeekFeb 03, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Follis, Nicomedia (Sear-369)7 viewsObv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG; Justin, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter, seated facing on double throne, both crowned
Rev: Large M between A/N/N/O and Ч; above, cross; beneath, A; in exergue, NIKOQuant.GeekFeb 03, 2018
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Seljuqs of Rum: The Three Brothers (1249-1259) Ꜹ Dinar, Konya, AH648 (Album A1227)15 viewsObv: لا إله إلا الله / محمد هو رسول الله الإمام / ﺍﻟﻤﺴﺘﻌﺼﻢ ﺑﺎﻟﻠﻪ أمير المو / منين ضرب الدينار فى سنه / ثمان وستمائه بقونيه
Rev: السلاطين الاعاظم / عز الدنيا والدين كيكاوس / وركن الدنيا والدين قلج أرسلان / وعلا الدنيا والدين كيقباد / بنو كيخسرو براهين امير المومنين
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Pentanummium, Antioch (Sear 245; DOC 272; MIBE 163)10 viewsObv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG (often garbled); Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large C containing Sear Monogram 2
Sear Monogram 2
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8 viewsIlkhanids. Gaykhatu (AH 690-694 / AD 1291-1295) silver Dirham AH 691 (AD 1291/2) XF, mint off flan, 2.31g, A-2159.1. Quant.GeekJan 31, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Julian II (360-363) Æ3, Heraclea (RIC 106; LRBC 1909)15 viewsObv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG; helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield
Rev: VOT X MVLT XX; legend in four lines within wreath; HERACL·B in exergue
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Macedonian Kingdom: Amyntas III (393-370/69 BCE) Æ Unit, Aigai or Pella (Westermark, Remarks, type 2; SNG ANS 47-8; SNG Alpha Bank 231-5)9 viewsObv: Bearded head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin
Rev: AMYN-T-A; Forepart of boar right; club above
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class I Follis, Attributed to Nicephorus III (Sear-1889, DOC I.1-64)11 viewsObv: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator
Rev: Latin cross with central X and globus and two pellets at the end of each extremity; crescents to upper left and right, floral scroll below Quant.GeekJan 30, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2369; LPC 210.10; PCPC 212; DOC V, Class III, pl. 41,729)16 viewsObv: St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, seated, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds sword; left hand holds shield
Rev: Emperor, bearded, seated upon throne without back wearing stenuna, divitision., collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds globus surmounted by patriarchal cross; left hand holds lily scepter
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Byzantine Empire: Isaac II Angelus, 1st Reign (1185-1195) Æ Tetarteron, Thessalonica (Sear-2005; DOC-5d.3)7 viewsObv: Facing bust of St. Michael the Archangel, holding trefoil-tipped scepter and globus cruciger
Rev: Facing bust of Isaac, holding cross-tipped scepter and akakiaQuant.GeekJan 29, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear-2379; DOC 846-8; LPC, p. 216, 20)8 viewsObv: Half-length facing bust of St. Demetrius, holding sword and shield; large stars in fields
Rev: Andronicus, wing to right, standing facing, holding patriachal cross and scepterQuant.GeekJan 28, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ assarion (Grierson 1473; DOC V 936-40; Sommer 82.14; Lianta 843-44)8 viewsObv: Palaeologan monogram
Rev: Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, on left, and of bearded emperor; between them staff surmounted by large lily; Saint holds in right hand spear, Emperor holds in left hand scepter cruciger
Quant.GeekJan 27, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2283; Bendall-Donald C.23; PCPC 2)8 viewsObv: X/M to left or X/A/P/Γ to left and X/M to right or variation; Full-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, wearing runic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand rests on shield
Rev: Χ/ΜΙ/ΔЄ/CΠ/Ο/Τ/S to left, Ο/ΠΑ/Λ/Є/O/Λ/O/Γ/S to right, or variation; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakia
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Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) BI Small Module Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2023; DOC 3; Lianta 34)11 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Virgin seated upon throne with back; holds beardless,
nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: ΑΛЄΞΙΟC ΔЄCΠΟΤ; Emperor seated upon throne without back, wearing wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled loros of simplified type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakia; Manus Dei in upper field
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2366; Grierson 1433; LPC 208.8)9 viewsObv: Long cross with wing to left
Rev: Three-quarter length figures of Andronicus left, and St. Demetrius right with large cross between themQuant.GeekJan 27, 2018
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Kingdom of Thessalonica: John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242) BI Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear-2211; DOC 25b)10 viewsObv: IC XC in field; Cross on base, top of shaft formed by large, letter ᗺ
Rev: John, holding akakia, and St. Demetrius, holding sword, holding between them a long cross surmounted by pelletQuant.GeekJan 26, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear-2288; DOC 121; Lianta 567-68; Grierson 1369; Bendall-Donald C.28; PCPC 49)8 viewsObv.: Large patriarchal cross with pelleted ends on floriate base
Rev.: Χ/Μ/ΔЄ/Π/ΤH to left, Ο/Π/Λ/C to right; Half-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled chlamys (?); right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds globus cruciger; Manus Dei in upper right fieldQuant.GeekJan 26, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Andronicus III Palaeologus (1328-1341) Æ assarion (Sear-2487; DOC 929; LPC 240.11; PCPC 261; Lianta-839)10 viewsObv: St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, seated upon throne without back; holds sword across knees
Rev: Three-quarter-length figure of Andronicus wearing stemma, holding lis and cruciform scepter; stars in fieldQuant.GeekJan 26, 2018
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Palembang: Muhammad Bahudin (1776-1804) Æ Cash, 1193 AH (Millies 187; Robinson 5.1)10 viewsQuant.GeekJan 26, 2018
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Dominican Republic: 1976 1/2 Peso (KM# 52)11 viewsQuant.GeekJan 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class I Follis, Attributed to Nicephorus III (Sear-1889, DOC I.1-64)11 viewsObv: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator
Rev: Latin cross with central X and globus and two pellets at the end of each extremity; crescents to upper left and right, floral scroll belowQuant.GeekJan 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180) Æ Half Tetarteron, Thessalonica (Sear-1978; DOC 21)5 viewsObv: Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel, raising right hand in benediction, holding volumen in left
Rev: ΜΛΝϪΗΛ ΔЄC ΠΟΤΗ; Manuel standing facing, holding cruciform scepter and globus crucigerQuant.GeekJan 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Leo VI the Wise (886-912) Follis, Constantinople (Sear-1730)4 viewsObv: Leo VI and Alexander, each crowned and wearing loros, seated facing on double throne, holding labarum between them. Legend around - + LEOn S ALEXAnGROS.
Rev: Legend in four lines - + LEOn S ALEXAnGROS bASIL' ROmEOnQuant.GeekJan 25, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Leo VI the Wise (886-912) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1729; DOC 8)7 viewsObv: +LЄOҺ ЬAS-ILЄVS ROM'; Bust of Leo VI with short beard, facing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; on right shoulder, roundel with central pellet; holding akakia in left hand
Rev: +LЄOҺ / ЄҺ ΘЄO ЬA / SILЄVS R / OMЄOҺ
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Byzantine Empire: Leo VI the Wise (886-912) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1729; DOC 8)7 viewsObv: +LЄOҺ ЬAS-ILЄVS ROM'; Bust of Leo VI with short beard, facing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; on right shoulder, roundel with central pellet; holding akakia in left hand
Rev: +LЄOҺ / ЄҺ ΘЄO ЬA / SILЄVS R / OMЄOҺ
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Byzantine Empire: Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118) Æ Tetarteron, Thessalonica (Sear-1931; DOC VI-40)6 viewsObv: Crowned facing bust, holding cruciform scepter and globus cruciger
Rev: Jeweled cross with central X and globe at each extremity; C-Φ/AΛ-Δ in anglesQuant.GeekJan 25, 2018
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Cilician Armenia: Hetoum I (1226-1270) Æ Tank (Nercessian 354; Bedoukian 1352)12 viewsObv: ՀԵԹՈՒՄ ԹԱԳԱՒՈՐ ՀԱՅՈՑ (Hetoum, King of Armenians); King seated facing on a bench-like throne, holding a scepter in the right hand and a globus cruciger in the left
Rev: +ՇԻՆԵԱԼ Ի ՔԱՂԱՔՆ Ի ՍԻՍ (Struck in the city of Sis); Latin cross with lines in four quadrantsQuant.GeekJan 24, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Leo VI the Wise (886-912) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1729; DOC 8)5 viewsObv: +LЄOҺ ЬAS-ILЄVS ROM'; Bust of Leo VI with short beard, facing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; on right shoulder, roundel with central pellet; holding akakia in left hand
Rev: +LЄOҺ / ЄҺ ΘЄO ЬA / SILЄVS R / OMЄOҺ
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VII Ducas (1071-1078) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear-1878; DOC-14b)9 viewsObv: Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, bearded, with cross behind, wearing tunic and himation; right hand raised before breast in blessing, left hand holds book from beneath. In field, IC and XC above lateral arms of cross; six-pointed stars beneath them to left and right
Rev: +MIX AHΛ RACIOΔ; Crowned bust of Michael facing, bearded, wearing modified loros with collar-piece and crown with cross and pendilia, holding in right hand labarum, in left globus crucigerQuant.GeekJan 24, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Leo VI the Wise (886-912) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1729; DOC 8)6 viewsObv: +LЄOҺ ЬAS-ILЄVS ROM'; Bust of Leo VI with short beard, facing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; on right shoulder, roundel with central pellet; holding akakia in left hand
Rev: +LЄOҺ / ЄҺ ΘЄO ЬA / SILЄVS R / OMЄOҺ
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Byzantine Empire: Leo VI the Wise (886-912) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1729; DOC 8)6 viewsObv: +LЄOҺ ЬAS-ILЄVS ROM'; Bust of Leo VI with short beard, facing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; on right shoulder, roundel with central pellet; holding akakia in left hand
Rev: +LЄOҺ / ЄҺ ΘЄO ЬA / SILЄVS R / OMЄOҺ
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Ceylon: Pandya Influence (ca. 830-918 CE) AE Unit (Mitchiner 816-18)8 viewsObv: Humped bull seated right with lamps on either side; crescent above and stand below in dotted circle
Rev: Two fishes horizontal, upper facing right and lower left between two lamps; crescent above and stand below represented by three parallel lines, the middle one being shorter than the other twoQuant.GeekJan 20, 2018
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Ceylon: Pandya Influence (ca. 830-918 CE) AE Unit (Mitchiner 816-18)6 viewsObv: Humped bull seated right with lamps on either side; crescent above and stand below in dotted circle
Rev: Two fishes horizontal, upper facing right and lower left between two lamps; crescent above and stand below represented by three parallel lines, the middle one being shorter than the other twoQuant.GeekJan 20, 2018
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Ceylon: Pandya Influence (ca. 830-918 CE) AE Unit (Mitchiner 816-18)12 viewsObv: Humped bull seated right with lamps on either side; crescent above and stand below in dotted circle
Rev: Two fishes horizontal, upper facing right and lower left between two lamps; crescent above and stand below represented by three parallel lines, the middle one being shorter than the other twoQuant.GeekJan 20, 2018
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5 viewsﺍﻟﻤﻨﺔ ﻟﻠﻪ
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ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺎﻥ ﺍﻻﻋﻈﻢ
ﺭﻛﻦﺍﻟﺪﻧﻴﺎ ﻭﺍﻟﺪﻳﻦ
ﻗﻠﺞ ﺍﺭﺳﻼﻥ ﺑﻦ ﻛﻴﺨﺴﺮﻭ
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Roman Republic: Q. Fabius Maximus (127 BCE) AR Denarius, Rome (Crawford 265/1; Sydenham 478; Fabia 5)13 viewsObv: Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value below chin; ROMA behind, Q. MAX before
Rev: Cornucopia over thunderbolt; all within wreath
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Byzantine Empire: Phocas (602-610) AV Solidus, Carthage (Sear 681; DOC 108; MIB 32)7 viewsQuant.GeekJan 16, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668) AV Solidus, Carthage (Sear 1043; DOC 125; MIB 72b)11 viewsObv: Crowned and draped facing busts of Constans, holding globus cruciger, and Constantine
Rev: Cross potent set on globe; at sides, crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Tiberius; P belowQuant.GeekJan 16, 2018
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Macedonian Kingdom: Alexander III ' the Great' (336-323 BCE) AR Tetradrachm, Myriandros or Issos (Price 3230a)34 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress
Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, monogram above club in wreath and globule; monogram below throne; AΛEΞANΔPOY to rightQuant.GeekJan 15, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668) AV Solidus, Carthage, IY 12 (Sear 1037; DOC 116; MIB 64)11 viewsObv: D N CO-NSTANT; Crowned bust facing, holding globus cruciger
Rev: VICTORIA AVGG; cross potent set on three steps; IA/CONOB in exergue
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668 CE) AV Solidus, Carthage (Sear 1039; DOC 119; MIB 66)7 viewsQuant.GeekJan 12, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Constans II (641-668 CE) AV Solidus, Carthage, IY 3 (Sear 1030; DOC 108; MIB 57.1)8 viewsObv: D N CON-TΛNTIN VPP Crowned and draped bust of Constans facing, holding globus cruciger
Rev: VICTORI AAVς Γ; Cross potent set on three steps; P to right; in exergue, CONOBQuant.GeekJan 12, 2018
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius (610-641 CE) AV Solidus, Carthage, IY 14 (Sear 866; DOC 202; MIB 83) 5 viewsObv: D-N ЄR-ACLIO P P IΔ; crowned, cuirassed bust of Heraclius facing, wearing pendilia, globus cruciger in right hand
Rev: VICTORIA • AVGG A; cross potent set on three steps; in exergue, CONOB
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine (610-641 CE) AV Solidus, Carthage, IY 7 (Sear 867; DOC 209; MIB 84a)4 viewsObv: D N ЄRACLIO ЄT ЄRA CONST P P Z; To left, bust of Heraclius with short beard; to right, smaller bust of Heraclius Constantine, beardless; each wears cuirass, paludamentum, and crown with cross; Between heads, cross
Rev: VICTOR-IA AVCC Z; Cross potent on base and two steps; in exergue, CONOB
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Byzantine Empire: Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine (610-641 CE) AV Solidus, Carthage, IY 6 (Sear 867; DOC 208; MIB 84a)10 viewsObv: D N ЄRACLIO ЄT ЄRA CONST P P S; To left, bust of Heraclius with short beard; to right, smaller bust of Heraclius Constantine, beardless; each wears cuirass, paludamentum, and crown with cross; Between heads, cross
Rev: VICTOR-IA AVCC S; Cross potent on base and two steps; in exergue, CONOB
Quant.GeekJan 12, 2018
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Roman Imperial: Arcadius (383-408 CE) Æ 2 Majorina, Antioch (RIC 68c; LRBC 2781)11 viewsObv: D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Arcadius right
Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius in military garb standing facing, head right, holding labarum and globe; ANTB in exergue
Quant.GeekDec 28, 2017
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Roman Imperial: Valentinian II (375-392 CE) AE3 Centenionalis, Antioch (RIC 45b; LRBC 2696)9 viewsObv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian Junior right
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGGG; Roma, helmeted, seated facing, head left, left leg bared, holding globe and scepter; Θ in left field; Φ/K in right field; ΑΝΤΒ in exergue
Quant.GeekDec 28, 2017
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Roman Imperial: Galerius, as Caesar (293-305) Æ Post-reform Radiate, Antioch (RIC 61b)9 viewsObv: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES; radiate, draped and cuirasseed bust of Galerius, Caesar right
Rev: CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM; Galerius in military garb standing right holding short scepter and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left and holding scepter; Γ, star above; ANT in exergue
Quant.GeekDec 28, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2260; Bendall-Donald C.2; PCPC 21)20 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Virgin nimbate, seated upon throne with back, with side panels each decorated with a saltire and four pellets; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: Χ/Μ/ΔЄC/Π/ΤIC to left, Ο/ΠΑ/ΛЄ/OΛ to right; IC XC beside head of Christ; kneeling figure of emperor wearing divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type, being presented by St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, to Christ, who crowns him with right hand and holds scroll in leftQuant.GeekDec 26, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2283; Bendall-Donald C.23; PCPC 2)19 viewsObv: X/M to left or X/A/P/Γ to left and X/M to right or variation; Full-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, wearing runic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; left hand rests on shield
Rev: Χ/ΜΙ/ΔЄ/CΠ/Ο/Τ/S to left, Ο/ΠΑ/Λ/Є/O/Λ/O/Γ/S to right, or variation; Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simplified type and sagion; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; left hand holds anexikakia
Quant.GeekDec 26, 2017
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Roman Imperial: Maximinus II Daia (309-313) Æ Follis, Antioch (RIC 166b)5 viewsObv: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS; laureate head of Maximinus I right
Rev: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI; Jupiter, naked, standing facing, head left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; star - Є in field; ANT in exergue
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ Follis, Nicomedia, RY 15 (Sear 201; DOC 135b; MIBE 113a)22 viewsObv: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large M, above, cross; to left A/N/N/O; to right X/Ч;below A; NIKO in exergue
Dim: 41.19 mm, 22.92 g, 6 hQuant.GeekDec 26, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Follis, Cyzicus, RY 10 (Sear-372; MIBE 50)11 viewsObv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG; Justin on left, Sophia on right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, Justin holding globus cruciger, Sophia holding scepter, cross between their heads
Rev: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, X to right, A below; KYZ in exergueQuant.GeekDec 26, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear-21; DOC 231; MIBE 28b)11 viewsObv: DN ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M between two stars with pellets above and below; cross above, Є beneath; CON in exergueQuant.GeekDec 24, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class B Follis, Attributed to Romanus III (1028-1034 ), Constantinople (Sear-1823)23 viewsObv: IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing with nimbate cross behind head, ◻ in each limb of nimbus cross, holding book of gospels, a dot in center of dotted square on book
Rev: IS-XS BAS-ILE BAS-ILE to left and right above and below cross with dots at the ends, on three stepsQuant.GeekDec 24, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class B Follis, Attributed to Romanus III (1028-1034 ), Constantinople (Sear-1823)17 viewsObv: IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing with nimbate cross behind head, ◻ in each limb of nimbus cross, holding book of gospels, a dot in center of dotted square on book
Rev: IS-XS BAS-ILE BAS-ILE to left and right above and below cross with dots at the ends, on three stepsQuant.GeekDec 24, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class A2-32 Follis, Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VII (976-1025), Constantinople (Sear 1813; Sommer-40.2.7)15 viewsObv: +ЄMMA-NOVHΛ; IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing with nimbate cross behind head, 🞢 in each limb of nimbus cross, holding book of gospels, a 🞢 on the center of book
Rev: + IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ in four lines; above and below, 🞢 between two pellets
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 16 (Sear 163; DOC 38b; MIBE 95a)19 viewsObv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large M; date across field, cross above, A below; CON in exergue
This particular coin is the so-called Plague Coin of Justinian. It depicts a deformed face of Justinian when he was recovering from the plague. See the following reference paper for more information:
Pottier, H., L'empereur Justinien survivant à la peste bubonique (542), Mélanges Cécile Morrisson, Paris, 2010, p. 685-691
Quant.GeekDec 17, 2017
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Roman Imperial: Constantine I (310-337 CE) Æ Follis, London (RIC 222)11 viewsObv: CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine I right
Rev: PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS; prince standing facing, head left, holding globe and inverted spear and globe; * in right field; PLN in exergue
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Roman Imperial: Maximianus (286-305 CE) Æ Antoninianus, Lugdunum (RIC V 377)6 viewsObv: IMP C C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximianus right
Rev: HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules standing facing, head left, holding olive branch, club and lion's skin; Γ in left field
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Romano-Gallic Empire: Victorinus (269-271 CE) Æ Antoninianus, Treveri (RIC V 113; AGK 8b)11 viewsObv: IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS P F AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Victorinus right
Rev: INVICTVS; Sol advancing left, extending arm and holding whip; in left field, star
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Normans in Sicily: Tancred (1189-1194) Æ Follaro, ND (MEC 447-8; Spahr 139; Biaggi 1237)7 viewsObv: 🞣ROGERIVS:; in center, REX; above and below, ◎
Rev: Arabic kufic legend on two lines - المالك تنقرير (al-malik Tanqrir; the King, Tancred)
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Byzantine Empire: Justin II (565-578) Æ Nummus, Antioch? (Sear 387; DOC 149; MIBE 66)12 viewsObv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justin II right
Rev: Monogram within circular border
A seemingly unrecorded monogram for the issue, thus perhaps imitative. Additionally, the official issue does not have the linear border on the reverse.Quant.GeekDec 15, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ 2 Nummi, Carthage (Sear 277; DOC 102; MIBE 190)10 viewsObv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right between two crosses
Rev: Large B
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Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565 CE) Æ 8 Nummi, Thessalonica (Sear 192A; MIBE 173a)5 viewsObv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian I right
Rev: Large H between A and P, lacking cross above H
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Byzantine Empire: Justin I (518-527 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Uncertain Mint (Sear 113; DOC 59; MIBE 29)8 viewsObv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justin I to right
Rev: Є within large Π; in left and right field, star; above, cross; below, Γ
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Byzantine Empire: Theophilus (829-842 CE) Ꜹ Solidus, Constantinople (Sear 1670)14 viewsObv: ΘЄO-FILOS; Bust facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on triangle, holding in right hand globus cruciger
Rev: ΘЄ-OFILOS; Similar bust to obverse, but wearing loros and holding in right hand cross potent
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Romano-Gallic Empire: Aureolus, Usurper (268-269 CE) Antoninianus, Mediolanum (RIC V 378; Toffanin 280; Mairat 209-11; AGK 18c; RSC 60)16 viewsObv: IMP POSTVMVS AVG; Radiate and draped bust right
Rev: FIDES EQVIT; Fides seated left, holding patera and signum
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Seleucis and Pieria: Q. Caecilius Bassus, Proconsul (57-55 BCE) AR Tetradrachm, Antioch (McAlee 5a; Prieur 5; RPC I 4128; SC 2491.2a; HGC 9, 1360)8 viewsObv: Diademed head of Philip I right within fillet border
Rev: BAΣIΛEYΣ-ΦIΛIΠΠOY-EΠIΦANOYS-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY; Zeus Nikephoros seated left; • to right of Nike’s head, monograms to inner left and below throne, ∆ and winged thunderbolt in exergue; all within wreath
Struck during the time of Q. Caecilius Bassus’ governorship. Bassus, a supporter of Pompey, had led an insurrection against Sextus Pompey, cousin of Julius Caesar and governor of Syria since 48 BC. For two years he fought off attacks from enemy forces, even calling on the Parthians for assistance (Dio 27.5), before finally falling to Cassius, one of the assassins of Caesar. Quant.GeekDec 13, 2017
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Ionia, Erythrai: Anonymous (550-500 BCE) EL Hekte (SNG Kayhan 737–8; SNG von Aulock 1942; Boston MFA 1806–7)30 viewsObv: Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square; two quarters partially filled-in
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople Mint (Sear-2268; PCPC-29; LBC 527-28; Bendall-Donald C.11)17 viewsObv: X/M to right; Half-length figure of St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, wearing divitision, collar-piece and loros; right hand holds trilobate scepter resting over shoulder; left hand holds globus
Rev: X/M to left; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. Demetrius (?), beardless and nimbate; between them labarum on long shaft, that ends to three steps. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds cruciform scepter. Saint wears tunic, breastplate and sagionQuant.GeekDec 09, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2264; DOC V 64-5; PCPC 25; Donald-Bendall C.7)13 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Full-length figure of Virgin nimbate, orans, three quarters left
Rev: Full-length figure of emperor on left, and of St. George, beardless and nimbate; between them labarum on long shaft. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and jeweled loros of simplified type; right hand holds scepter cruciger. Saint wears short military tunic, breastplate and sagionQuant.GeekDec 09, 2017
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Empire of Nicaea: Theodore II Ducas-Lascaris (1254-1258) AE Trachy, Magnesia (Sear-2142; DOC 10)12 viewsObv: Lys to left and right in lower field; Full-length figure of St. Tryphon, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds cross in right hand
Rev: ΘЄΟΔШΡΟC ΔЄCΠΟΤΗC ΔϪΚΑC Ο ΛΑCΚAΡΙC, in two columnar groups; Full-length figure of Theodore wearing stemma, divitision, and paneled chlamys; holds in right hand labarum-headed scepter and in left, globus cruciger. Manus Dei in upper right fieldQuant.GeekDec 09, 2017
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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) Æ Tetarteron, Magnesia (Sear 2115)34 viewsObv: Head of cherub with four wings; triangle of three pellets in field on either side
Rev: IШ ΔЄCΠOTHC O ΔϪKAC in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, div. and chlamys; right hand holds labarum-headed sceptor; left hand holds glob cr.Quant.GeekDec 09, 2017
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Artuqids of Mardin: Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan (597-637 AH / 1200-1239 CE) Æ Dirham (Whelan Type XI, 85-6; S&S Type 46; Album 1830.9)24 viewsObv: Turkish male figure, crosslegged, seated facing on low, quadrate platform, resting hand on thigh and holding globus; stars flanking head; Artuqid tamgha below; name of Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan to outer right and left
Rev: Names and titles of Abbasid caliph and Ayyubid overlord in five lines; AH date to outer right and left
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Artuqids of Mardin: Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan (580-597 AH / 1184-1200 CE) Æ Dirham (Whelan Type I, 50-1; S&S Type 33.3; Album 1829.1)22 viewsISLAMIC. Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Artuqids (Mardin). Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan (AH 580-597 / 1184-1200). Ae Dirhem. Unlisted (Mardin[?]) mint. Dated AH 582 (1186/7 AD).
Obv: Diademed and draped facing bust, with hand across chest; legend around.
Rev: Legend in five lines within hexagram; legend in margins.
S&S Type 33.3; Album 1829.1.
ISLAMIC, Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Artuqids (Mardin). Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan. AH 580-597 / AD 1184-1200. Æ Dirhem (33mm, 15.19 g, 1h). Unlisted (Mardin[?]) mint. Dated AH 581 (AD 1185/6). Diademed and draped half-length facing male bust, hand across chest; name and titles of Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan around / Name of Ayyubid overlord (al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf I [Saladin]) in five lines within pelleted hexagram; first part of mint formula and AH date in outer margins. Whelan Type I, 50-1; S&S Type 33.1; Album 1829.1. EF, brown patina with traces of earthen encrustation. Quant.GeekDec 09, 2017
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Artuqids of Mardin: Najm al-Din Alpi (547-572 AH / 1152-1176 CE) Æ Dirham (Whelan Type IV, 44-5; S&S Type 30.1; Album 1827.5; ICV 1203)42 viewsObv: Two diademed and draped male heads facing slightly away from one another; in margins, لا اله الا الله above and محمد رسول الله below, ﺍﻟﻤﺴﺘﻨﺠﺪ ﺑﺎﻟﻠﻪ to the right upwards and ﺍﻣﻴﺮﺍﻟﻤﺆﻣﻨﻴﻦ to the left downwards (There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, al-Mustanjid billah, Commander of the Faithful)
Rev: Facing female head, wearing necklace; in margins, ﻧﺠﻢ ﺍﻟﺪﻳﻦ above and ﺍﻟﭙﻰ ﺑﻦ ﺍﻳﻞﻏﺎﺫﯼ below, ﺑﻦ ﺍﺭﺗﻖ to the right upwards and ﻣﻠﻚ ﺩﻳﺎﺭ ﺑﻜﺮ to the left downwards (Star of the Faith, Alpi ibn Il-Ghazi ibn Artuq, Ruler of Diyarbakir)
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Ağ Qoyunlu: Anonymous (1378-1501 CE) Fals (Album 2563A)14 viewsObv: Lion advancing right; personification of sun in background.
Rev: Tamgha of the Ağ Qoyunlu.
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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear-2282; Grierson-1357; Donald-Bendall C.22)10 viewsObv: Full length figure of St. George, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear; rests left hand on shield
Rev: Full length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simple type and sagion; right hand holds labarum on long shaft; left hand holds anexikakiaQuant.GeekDec 09, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Constantinople (Sear-29; DOC 26c; MIBE 39)10 viewsObv: DN ANA-STASIVS PP AVC or similar; Bust facing right with diadem, cuirass and paludamentum
Rev: Large Є with pellet above and below central bar; to right Γ
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Byzantine Empire: Justin I (518-527 CE) Æ Follis, Nicomedia (Sear 83; DOC 28b; MIB 35; Berk 65)9 viewsObv: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG; Bust of Emperor facing right, diademed in cuirass and paludamentum
Rev: Large M, star to left, cross above, star to right, officina letter; NIKM in exergue Quant.GeekNov 16, 2017
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Byzantine Empire: Æ Anonymous Class A1 Follis, Constantinople (Sear 1793) - Attributed to John I Tzimisces (969-976)27 viewsObv: +ЄMMA-NOVHΛ; IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing, holding book of gospels, with nimbus
Rev: +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ in four lines
Overstruck on a Constantinople mint follis of Constantine VII and Romanus I (SB 1760), itself overstruck on a Constantinople mint follis of Constantine VII and Zoe. Quant.GeekNov 08, 2017
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Empire of Nicaea: Theodore I Comnenus-Lascaris (1208-1222) Æ Trachy (Sear-2061)11 viewsObv: MP - ΘV in field; Virgin nimbate, seated upon throne without back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: ΘЄOΔШPOC O ΘЄOΔШPOC; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and St. Theodore, bearded and nimbate; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft; Emperor wears stemma, division, collar-piece and panelled loros of simple type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; Saint wears short military tunic and breastplate; left hand holds spear resting over shoulder Quant.GeekNov 08, 2017
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Macedonian Kingdom: Philoxenos (325-323 BCE) 🜇 Tetradrachm, Miletos (Price 2085; ADM I Series I)19 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin
Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; thunderbolt in left field, monogram below throne
Wanted a cool coin that has a test cut :-P
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22 viewsTHRACE, Odessos. Circa 280-225 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.44 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedonia. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, monogram above civic monogram. Topalov, Odesos 23; Price 1151; HGC 3.2, 1584. Quant.GeekNov 08, 2017
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Sicily, Syracuse: Pyrrhos (278-276 BCE) Æ Unit (B&S Type 5; BAR Issue 52; HGC 2, 1451; Sear 1213var)17 viewsObv: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ; Head of Herakles left, wearing lion-skin
Rev: Athena Promachos advancing right, holding thunderbolt and shield; trident head to left
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Macedonian Kingdom: Antigonos I Monophthalmos, as Strategos of Asia (320-306/5 BCE) AR Drachm, Magnesia (Price 1965)20 viewsObv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY; Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, owl standing right, head facing; monogram below throne
Dim: 16mm, 4.30 g, 1hQuant.GeekNov 08, 2017
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Bulgaria: Ivan Aleksandar (1331–1371) Æ Trachy (Raduchev & Zhekov Type 1.13.44)23 viewsObv:
Rev: Large equilateral cross with extensions at the edges, with symmetrical embellishments at the bottom in the form of acanthus leaves. IC XC in the above quarters of the cross
King John Alexander, right, with a man
with propudules. He is dressed in divatism
and maniakion. Through his chest and left
the hand is a lemon. In her right hand
holds a skipper with a cross, with a handle,
and in the left - an object with a vague image,
in any case a round with a cross
or anesikkakia. On both sides of the
the guru has monograms: * and the grievance
of the title ць.уь - Lf.
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