Catalogue
Basil II, (A.D.976-1025), with Constantine VIII Co-emperor throughout reign and also (A.D.1025-1028), gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.425 grams), obv. Christ bust facing wearing nimbus with crescents in upper quarters, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, I[h]S XIS REX REgNANTInm around, rev. +bASIL C CONSTANT I bR around, facing busts of Basil on left wearing loros of square pattern, and Constantine on right wearing jewelled chlamys, each wearing crown, each holding between them a plain cross, (S.1800, D.O.6a). Scratch on Basil's head, otherwise extremely fine/good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $560
Basil II and Constantine VIII, (A.D. 976-1025), Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class A2, (13.73 grams), obv. Christ bust facing, IC-XC across, legend around, rev. four lined legend, (S.1813). Attractive dark tone, nearly very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Basil II and Constantine VIII, (A.D. 976-1025), Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class A2 and A3, obv. Christ bust facing, IC-XC across, legend around, rev. four lined legend, various reverse ornaments above and below, (S.1813, 1818). Various flan sizes, good - very fine. (17)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Constantine VIII, (A.D. 1025-1028), gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.39 grams), obv. bust of Christ facing bearded, with cross nimbus crescent in upper corners, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, around +IhS XIS RCX RCSNLNTIhM, double dotted border, rev. +CWNSTANTIN bASILEySROM, around long bearded bust of Constantine facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum with dot on shaft, (S.1815, D.O.2). Extremely fine/good very fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $520
Romanus III, (A.D. 1028-1034), gold histamenon nomisma, issued Constantinople mint, (4.41 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing with nimbus, around IhS XIS REX REgNANTInm, rev. Virgin with nimbus placing hand on Romanus head crowning emperor, who holds cross on globe, around **Q*CE bOH**Q* RWMANW, M**Q* above between figures, (S.1819, DOW III No. 1c). Nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $550
SOLD $540
Romanus III, (A.D. 1028-1034), gold histamenon nomisma, issued Constantinople mint, (4.39 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing with nimbus, around IhS XIX REX REgNANTInm, rev. Virgin with nimbus placing hand on Romanus head crowning emperor, who holds cross on globe, around **O*CE bOH**Q* RWMAnW, M**O* above beteween figures, (S.1819, DOW No. 1c). Nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $550
SOLD $420
Romanus III, (A.D. 1028-1034), Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class B, (12.07 grams), obv. Christ bust facing with nimbus cross, rev. cross on three steps, three lined legend, (S.1823). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Romanus III, (A.D. 1028-1034), Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class B, obv. Christ bust facing, IC-XC across, legend around, rev. cross on three steps, three lined legend, (S.1823). Attractive, irregular flan shape as usual, nearly very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $0
Romanus III, (A.D. 1028-1034), Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class B, obv. Christ bust facing with nimbus cross, rev. cross on three steps, three lined legend, (S.1823). Some with evidence of overstriking on class A2, a range of sizes, very good - good fine. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Michael IV, (A.D. 1034-1041), Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class C, obv. Christ standing facing with nimbus cross, rev. cross with letters IC-XC and NI-KA in angles, (S.1825). Some with evidence of overstriking on class B, very good - nearly very fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $20
Constantine IX, (A.D. 1042-1055), gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.40 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, around IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM, double dotted border, rev. +CWNST ANTh bASILEURM, around bust of Constantine facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globe with cross, (S.1829, D.O.2a). Nearly as struck, with some mint bloom, about extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $550
SOLD $550
Constantine IX, (A.D. 1042-1055), gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.25 grams), obv. bust of Christ facing bearded, with cross nimbus crescent in upper corners, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, around IhS XIS RCX RCSNLNTIhM, double dotted border, rev. +CWNST ANT bASILEySRM, around bust of Constantine facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum with dot on shaft and globe with cross of four dots, (S.1830, D.O.3). Nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $550
SOLD $580
Constantine IX, (A.D. 1042-1055), Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class D, obv. Christ seated facing on throne, IC-XC across, rev. three lined legend, cross above, crescent below, (S.1836). Very good - nearly very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $20
Constantine X, (A.D.1059-1067), scyphate gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.36 grams), obv. Christ seated facing on throne with upright arms, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, [IhS] XIS REX REgNANTINM around, rev. +KWN RAC L O **D*OVKAC, around standing figure of Constantine facing, bearded, wearing crown, saccos and loros, holding labarum and globe with cross, (S.1847, D.O.1). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Constantine X, Ducas, (A.D. 1059-1067), follis, Constantinople mint, obv. Christ standing facing with nimbus, IC-XC across, legend around, rev. Eudocia and Constantine standing facing with labarum between, (S.1853, DOC. 8). Some clearly overstruck on Anonymous class D, otherwise very good - good fine. (5)
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Constantine X, Ducas, (A.D. 1059-1067), follis, Constantinople mint, obv. Christ bust facing with nimbus, IC-XC across, legend around, rev. Constantine bust facing with cross, (S.1854, DOC. 9). Weak in places, all overstruck on earlier issues, otherwise fine. (3)
Estimate $40
SOLD $10
Romanus IV, (A.D. 1068-1071), follis, Constantinople mint, obv. Christ bust facing, IC-XC and NI-KA legend, rev. cross with letters in corners, C-R, P and delta, (S.1866, DOC. 8). Small and large flan issues, otherwise nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $30
SOLD $25
Romanus IV, (A.D. 1068-1071), Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class G, obv. Christ bust facing with nimbus, rev. Virgin bust facing monograms to l. and r., (S.1867). One holed, some with surface pitting, otherwise, very good - nearly very fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $20
Michael VII, (A.D.1071-1078), electrum gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.14 grams), obv. bust of long bearded Christ facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IC XC across, double dotted border, rev. +MIXAHL BACLI, around bust of Michael facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globe with cross, (S.1868, D.O.2d). Strong bust of bearded Christ, slightly double struck on the obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $450
SOLD $340
Michael VII, (A.D.1071-1078), electrum gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.32 grams), obv. bust of long bearded Christ facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IC [X]C across, double dotted border, rev. +MIXAHL BACI, around bust of Michael facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globe with cross, (S.1868, D.O.2d). Strong bust of bearded Christ, slightly double struck on the obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine/good very fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Michael VII, (A.D.1071-1078), electrum gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.40 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IC XC across, double dotted border, rev. +MIX AHL BACILO D, around bust of Michael facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globe with cross, (S.1869, D.O.1). As struck, with full mint bloom, about uncirculated and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
Michael VII, (A.D. 1071-1078), follis, Constantinople mint, obv. Christ bust facing with cross behind, rev. Michael's bust facing with loros holding labarum and cross on globe, (S.1878). Evidence of overstriking, otherwise very good - fine. (3)
Estimate $30
SOLD $20
Nicephorus III, Botaniates, (A.D. 1078-1081), Anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, Class I, obv. Christ bust facing with nimbus, IC-XC across, rev. latin cross with X in centre and floral ornament, (S.1889). Weak in places, otherwise very good - nearly very fine. (7)
Estimate $50
SOLD $20
Alexius I, (A.D. 1081-1118), follis, Pre-Reform coinage, Constantinople mint, obv. Christ bust facing cross behind, rev. cross, pellets and crescent below; others (3) obv. Christ bust with nimbus facing, rev. Virgin three quater length figure; (S.1900, 1901), Post-Reform coinage, tetarterons, Constantinople mint, obv. Christ facing, rev. Alexius I bust facing, Thessalonica mint, obv. Christ bust facing with nimbus, rev. Alexius I facing, Virgin three-quarter length; obv. jewelled cross, rev. bust of Alexius facing; obv. patriarchal cross on steps; (S.1920, 1929, 1931, 1932). Poor - fine and some scarce. (8)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
John II, Commenus, (A.D. 1118-1143), Billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, obv. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, IC XC across, rev. John II bust facing holding cruciform sceptre, legend around, (S.1944, Hendy Pl.10 Nos 10-11). Poor/fine. (3)
Estimate $30
SOLD $10
Manuel I, (1143-1180), electrum hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.27 grams), obv. Christ bust facing wearing nimbus, raising right hand, IC XC to left and right, rev. facing standing figure of Manuel I wearing crown divitision and chlamys, holding labarum and patriarchal cross on globe, 'manus Dei' in right upper field, to left MA/NQ/HL/**DE*C/**PO*TH, to right TW/**POR/F*V/PO/**GE*/NH/T/W, (S.1956, Hendy Pl.124, 1-11, BMC 1-13). Scratches on the reverse, large flan, double struck, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Manuel I, Commenus, (A.D. 1143-1180), Billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, obv. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, legend around, rev. Manual I bust facing; another obv. Virgin enthroned facing, rev. Manuel standing facing holding cruciform sceptre, legend either side, overstruck on another piece; others (2), obv. Christ enthroned facing, rev. Virgin and Manuel standing; Thessalonica mint, tetarteron, obv. St.George facing, rev. Manuel I bust facing; another obv. cross on steps, IC XC, rev. three-quarter figure of Manuel facing; half tetarteron, obv. monogram, rev. facing bust of Manuel I; (S.1962, 1964, 1966, 1975, 1976, 1977). Mostly fine - very fine. (7)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Manuel I, (1143-1180), electrum aspron trachy (scyphate), Thessalonica mint, (4.16 grams), obv. Virgin enthroned facing wearing nimbus, MP **Q*V to left and right, rev. facing figures of St. Demetrius on right and Manuel I on left, holding a labarum between them, around [MAN]UH**L* to left, O/**D*/ H/M/H/TPI/O/S, (S.1974, Hendy Pl.14, 7-9, BMC 31-33). Large flan, about as struck, extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $440
Andronicus I, Commenus, (A.D. 1183-1185), Billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, obv. Virgin standing facing, MP-OV either side, rev. Christ and Andronicus holding labarum and cross on globe, legend either side, (S.1985); another Empire of Nicaea, Theodore I, Commenus-Lascaris, (A.D.1208-1222), obv. similar, rev. Theodore and St. Theodore standing facing, (S.2061, H. pl.30, 7-10). Worn on the obverse, otherwise poor - nearly very fine and both scarce. (2)
Estimate $30
SOLD $10
Isaac II, Angelus, (A.D. 1185-1195), gold hyperpyron, Constantinople mint, (3.92 grams), obv. Virgin enthroned facing nimbate, holds infant Christ, MP **Q*V either side of head, rev. Isaac and the Archangel Michael standing holding between them a sword in a sheath, to left ICAAKIOC **D*EC, to right X/**D* and X/M, (S.2001, H. pl.20, 2-4, R.2174-6, BMC 3-11). Very fine/nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400