Catalogue
Justinian I, (A.D. 527-565), folles, Antioch mint, issued after 528, obv. Justinian enthroned facing, holding long sceptre, rev. M, star to l., crescent to r., and cross above, and Officinae B, over mintmark Theup, (S.214, D.O.206b). Fine, scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Michael I, (A.D. 811-813), AE folles, Syracuse mint, issued 811-3, obv. Michael's bust facing in loros, rev. similar but wearing chalmys, (S.1624, DOC.9). Off centred as usual sharper strike than DOC specimen, weak in places, very fine and rare.
Estimate $60
SOLD $75
Byzantine, Arab Byzantine and Islamic, medium sized bronze coins, 6th - 12th century, a range of issues as found in the area of Israel, most with dirt adherance and green oxidation. Mostly very good. (9)
Estimate $30
SOLD $50