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Lot # 594 - Anastasius I (491-518). AE Follis. Constantinople mint, struck 512-517 AD. Obv. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG. Diademed and draped bust right / DOC I 23c; SB 19. Good VF, nice even green patina. Rev. Large M; cross above, stars flanking; below, Γ; in exergue, CON. D.O. 23c; MIB 27; Sear 19. AE. 19.04 g. 37.00 mm. Impressive coin. Nice even green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 595 - Justin I (518-527). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. DN IVSTINVS PP AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 4; Ratto 388; Sear 58. AV. 1.50 g. 15.50 mm. Superb. EF.
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Lot # 596 - Justinian I (527-565). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 527-538 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVI. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback riding right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGΔ. Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 3; MIB 5; Sear 137. AV. 4.40 g. 20.00 mm. Slightly bent flan, otherwise. good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 597 - Justinian I (527-565). AR Siliqua, Constantinople mint, 527-538 AD. Obv. D N IVSTIN [I – A (?)]NVS PP AVG. Draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing diademed helmet. Rev. [GLORIA RO] – MANORVM Justinian, nimbate and in military attire, standing facing, head right, holding sceptre and globus cruciger ; in right field, star; in exergue, [CO]B. D.O. 22 (misdescribed); MIB 50; Sear 155; Ratto -; BMC-; T.55; BN 2 (misdescribed). AR. 2.19 g. 17.00 mm. RR. Very rare and in good condition for issue. Lovely bright old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Areas of flatness, otherwise. good VF/VF.
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Lot # 598 - Justinian I (527-565). AE Pentanummium, Antioch/Theoupolis mint. Obv. DИ IVSTIИIAИVS PP A. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Large Є with cross at centre; to right, large γ. D.O. 270; MIB 162; Sear 243. AE. 1.88 g. 17.50 mm. In excellent condition for issue. Bright dark green patina, with reddish brown spots. About EF.
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Lot # 599 - Justinian I (527-565). AR Quarter Siliqua, Carthage mint. Obv. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AC. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. V-O / M-T in angles of cross potent within wreath; CONOS beneath. D.O. 282; MIB 52; Sear 256 (Half Siliqua). AR. 0.56 g. 11.50 mm. RR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue, well centred, brilliant and lightly toned. Edge chipped, otherwise. about EF/ Good VF.
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Lot # 600 - Justinian I (527-565). AV Tremissis, Ravenna (?) mint. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; six-pointed star in right field; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. -; Ranieri 331; MIB 41/4; Sear 312 D. AV. 1.49 g. 15.00 mm. R. Rare. A very attractive example, with an unusual portrait. Almost invisible graffiti on obverse and insignificant slight marks on reverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 601 - Justinian I (527-565). AR 125 Nummi (heavy group). Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented by row of pellets. Rev. Large PKE within wreath. D.O. cf. 335 (always with symbol above or below PKE); MIBE 68 (Rome); Sear 315; Ranieri cf. 348/353 (always with symbol above or below PKE). AR. 0.68 g. 11.50 mm. RRR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue. Old cabinet tone, underlying luster. Slightly porous obverse surface. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 602 - Justinian I (527-565). AR Half Siliqua, Ravenna mint, 552-565 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS. Diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Large Christogram within wreath. D.O. 338; MIB 77; Ranieri 359-60; Sear 319. AR. 1.38 g. 14.00 mm. R. Rare and superb. Old cabinet tone. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 603 - Justinian I (527-565). AR Half Siliqua. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS C. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented by row of pellets. Rev. Staurogram on globe, on either side, star, all within wreath. D.O. 339.2; MIBE 78; Sear 320; Ranieri 361. AR. 0.69 g. 12.00 mm. RR. Choice example of this rare issue. Lightly toned, underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 604 - Pseudo Imperial coinage. AR Half Siliqua, in the name of Justinian. North-Italian mint (?). Obv. DN IVS[TI]-NIAN[VS ...]. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Staurogram on globe, on either side, star, all within wreath. MEC 1, 297 ; Cf. D.O. 339.2; Cf. MIBE 78; Cf. Sear 320; cf. Ranieri 361. AR. 0.72 g. 12.00 mm. RRR. Rare issue. Delicate patina with underlying luster. About EF/EF. The style, definitely dissimilar to the previous coin, leads us to attribute this specimen to a pseudo-imperial issue (Lombardic?).
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Lot # 605 - Pseudo Imperial coinage. AR Quarter of Siliqua, in the name of Justinian. Ravenna mint (?). Obv. DN IVSTI[...]. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented by two pellets. Rev. Large star of six rays within wreath. Cf. D.O. 340; Cf. MIBE 81; Cf. Sear 321; Cf. Ranieri 363/4 (R4). AR. 0.46 g. 10.00 mm. RRR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue. Old cabinet tone. About EF/EF. The inusual and crude style leads us to consider this AR Fraction not official but a Pseudo-Imperial issue.
Outstanding Justinian's Portrait
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Lot # 606 - Justinian I (527-565). AR Quarter Siliqua, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS. Diademed and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Cross surmounted by P on globe, within wreath. D.O. 341; MIBE 79; Sear 322; Ranieri 365 (R4). AR. 0.37 g. 10.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. A superb untouched example, of wonderful style. Insignificant mark on reverse right field and edge slightly chipped at six o'clock, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 607 - Justinian I (527-565). AR Quarter Siliqua, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP A. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. Christogram on globe within wreath. D.O. 341 var.(obv. legend more abbreviated); MIBE 79; Sear 322; Ranieri 365 (R4) var. (same). AR. 0.44 g. 10.00 mm. RRRR. Extremely rare and of style significantly dissimilar to the previous example. Superb and nicely toned, with golden hues. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 608 - Justinian I. (527-565). AR Quarter Siliqua (?), Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS [...]. Diademed bust right, wearing ornamented robe. Rev. Staurogram set on globe; all within wreath. D.O. 341; MIBE 79; Sear 322; Ranieri 367 (R4). AR. 0.32 g. 11.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. A choice example. Lovely old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. About EF. The portrait style can suggest this issue is possibly closer to the Lombardic coinage (see. MEC 1, 295-7: Staurogram flanked by stars).
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Lot # 609 - Justinian I. (527-565). AE Decanummium, Perugia mint. Obv. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Large I surmounted by cross, between A/N/N/O and X/X/VI; in exergue, P. D.O. 357; MIB 101 (Constantinople); Sear 328. AE. 3.44 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare and in excellent condition for issue. Choice example. Nice earthen olive green patina. Good VF.
Spectacular Justin II Tremissis
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Lot # 610 - Justin II (565-578). AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTI - NVS PP AVC. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; heavy annular border. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVN (sic). Victory alighting facing, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, six-pointed star; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 212 var. (AVGVSTORVM); Ranieri 416 var. (same); Sear 410 var. (same); MIB 26 (this variety cited). AV. 1.47 g. 18.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare variety of a very rare issue. An outstanding example, sharply struck on a huge unclipped flan and virtually uncirculated. Good EF. The misspelling of 'Augustorum', interesting die-engraver's error,.
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Lot # 611 - Justin II (565-578). AR 250 Nummi, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTI-NVS PP AVC. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented with row of pellets. Rev. Large CN within wreath. D.O. 213; MIBE 36 (Rome); Sear 411; Ranieri 418. AR. 0.72 g. 12.00 mm. RR. Choice specimen. Lovely delicate patina, underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 612 - Justin II (565-578). AR 250 Nummi, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTI-NVS PP AV. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented with row of pellets. Rev. Large CN• within wreath. D.O. 213; MIBE 37 (Rome); Sear 411; Ranieri 420. AR. 0.62 g. 12.00 mm. RR. A very attractive example. Lovely delicate patina, underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 613 - Tiberius II Constantine (578-582). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. dm COSTANTINVS PP AC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTOR TIbЄRI AЧϚ. Cross potent; below, CONOB. D.O. 7; Sear 425. AV. 1.46 g. 15.00 mm. Broad flan, brilliant and superb. EF.
Outstanding Tremissis
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Lot # 614 - Tiberius II Constantine (578-582). AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint. Obv. Dm COSTAN TINVS PPA. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Heavy annular border. Rev. VICTOR TIbЄRI AVϚ. Cross potent; beneath, CONOB. Heavy annular border. D.O. 64; MIB 17; Sear 470; Ranieri 445-6. AV. 1.50 g. 17.50 mm. RR. Rare, sharply struck on a broad flan and superb. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 615 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AE Half Follis. Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Dated RY 8 (589/590). Obv. [∂ N] mAVR TIЬЄR P P A. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rev. Large K; A/N/N/O ЧII across field; cross above, B below. D.O. 53b; MIB 70D; Sear 497. AE. 4.38 g. 20.50 mm. Nice green patina with light earthen dusting. About EF.
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Lot # 616 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AE Decanummium. Sicilian mint (Syracuse?), c. 590-596. Obv. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger. Rev. Large X; in the angles, SE (above), CI (below), LI (to left) and Λ (to right). D.O. 281; MIB 140; Sear 583. AE. 3.11 g. 15.00 mm. Choice example. Lovely light-green patina. EF.
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Lot # 617 - Phocas (602-610). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 603-607 AD. Obv. ∂N FOCAS PЄRP AVC. Crowned and cuirassed facing bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGA. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff terminating in staurogram; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 5b; MIB 7; Sear 618. AV. 4.50 g. 23.50 mm. Broad flan, brilliant and superb. EF.
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Lot # 618 - Phocas (602-610). AE Follis, Cyzicus mint. Dated RY 6 (607/8). Obv. ∂ И FOCAS PЄRP AVG. Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cross; to left, small cross. Rev. Large XXXX; above, ANNO, to right, Ч; in exergue, KYZA. D.O. 73a; MIBE 76; Sear 665. AE. 12.20 g. 29.00 mm. Lovely greyish-green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 619 - Phocas (602-610). AE Follis, Ravenna mint. Dated RY 7 (608/9). Obv. ∂ И FOCAS PЄRP AVG. Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and globus cruciger. Rev. Large X/•/X-X/•/X; star beetween; above and below star, pellet; above, ANN ЧI; in exergue, RAV. D.O. 134.1; MIB 111; Sear 705; Ranieri 522. AE. 9.64 g. 26.00 mm. RR. Lovely light-green patina. Attractive Phocas' portrait. EF.
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Lot # 620 - Heraclius (610-641) with Heraclius Constantine. AE Follis. Seleucia Isauriae mint. Dated RY 7 (616/7 AD). Obv. Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, each wearing crown with cross and chlamys. Rev. Large M; to left, A/N/N/O ; to right, ЧII; above, christogram; below, A; in exergue, SELISЧ. D.O. 179; MIB 192; Sear 844. AE. 10.29 g. 32.00 mm. R. Overstruck on uncertain Follis. Chioce for issue. Warm-brown patina. About EF.
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Lot # 621 - Heraclius (610-641). AE Decanummium. Catania mint. Dated RY 11 (620/1 AD). Obv. [HER]ACLIVS PP AV. Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev. Large I; A/N/N/O to left, X/I to right; in exergue, CAT. D.O. 252; MIB 240; Sear 885. AE. 3.89 g. 16.50 mm. Nice deep-green patina. About EF/EF.
Outstanding Ravenna Follis
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Lot # 622 - Heraclius (610-641) with Heraclius Constantine. AE Follis, Ravenna mint, 630/1 AD. Obv. [ ]NNHЄ[ ] Heraclius with long beard on left wearing military garb and Heraclius Constantine on right wearing chlamys, both crowned, standing facing: Heraclius holds long cross and tramples on prostrate figure; Heraclius Constantine holds globus cruciger; between their heads, small cross. Rev. Large M between A / N / N / O on left and X / X / I (= regnal yr. 21 = 630/1 ) on right; above, cross; beneath, Δ; in exergue, RAV. D.O. 297; Sear 914. AE. 5.11 g. 22.50 mm. R. Rare and in excellent condition for issue. Lovely brilliant light green brown patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 623 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. [dN CONSƮANƮINVS PP AVG] Crowned and draped facing bust wearing long beard, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Γ. Cross potent on three steps; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 19; Sear 956. AV. 4.49 g. 20.50 mm. Brilliant and superb. Obverse legend weakly struck, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 624 - Constans II (641-668) with Constantine IV. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. dN CONSTANTINЧS C CONSTANtI. Facing busts of Constans, with long beard, and Constantine IV,beardless, each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads, cross. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ B. Cross potent on three steps; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 25; Sear 959. AV. 4.49 g. 19.50 mm. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Insignificant minor area of very slight roughness on reverse upper field beside the edge, otherwise. about FDC.
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Lot # 625 - Constans II (641-668) with Constantine IV. AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. dN CONSTANTINYS C CONSAT [ ]. Facing busts of Constans, with long beard, and Constantine IV, beardless, each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads, cross. Rev. VICTORIA AVGY H. Cross potent on three steps; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 25; Sear 959. AV. 4.35 g. 19.50 mm. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Insignificant minor areas of flatness beside the edge. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
Exceptional Bright Solidus
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Lot # 626 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, c. 661- 663 AD. Obv. ∂ N COSτ ANI. Draped busts of Constans, wearing plumed helmet and long beard, and Constantine, wearing crown, facing; cross above. Rev. VICTORIA A VGЧ I. Cross potent set on three steps; to left and right, full-length figures of Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding cruciform sceptre; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 30; Sear 964. AV. 4.31 g. 19.50 mm. Superb, well centred and lustrous. EF.
Fascinating Dynastic Issue
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Lot # 627 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, c. 661- 663 AD. Obv. ∂ N COSτ AN. Draped busts of Constans, wearing plumed helmet and long beard, and Constantine, wearing crown, facing; cross above. Rev. VICTORIA A VGЧ Θ. Cross potent set on three steps; to left and right, full-length figures of Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding cruciform sceptre; beneath, CONOBC. D.O. 34; Sear 968. AV. 4.37 g. 19.50 mm. R. Rare variety. Superb, well centred and brilliant, with underlying luster. Insignificant almost invisible graffito on reverse left field,. EF.
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Lot # 628 - Constans II (641-668). AV Semissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. ∂[?] CONIA - τINIS PP I (horizontally oriented). Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧς. Cross potent on globe. Cf. D.O. 44; Cf. Sear 983. AV. 2.14 g. 17.00 mm. Rare variety for legends. Sharply struck and superb, lovely warm toning, with reddish hues. EF.
Spectacular Constans II Ceremonial Miliaresion
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Lot # 629 - Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). 'Ceremonial' Silver Coinage. AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint, 652-654 AD. AD. Obv. Draped facing busts of Constans, with plumed helmet and long beard and Constantine IV, beardless and wearing crown; cross between heads. Rev. Cross potent on globe, above three steps; to either side, palm frond. D.O. 47; MIB 141; Sear 987. AR. 4.08 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Sound metal and broad flan. A superb untouched example, in exceptional condition for issue. Lovely cabinet tone. EF. This issue is probably connected to the coronation of Constantine IV in 654. (P. Grierson, BC, p. 103). By the seventh century the silver miliaresion (miliarense) introduced during the reign of Constantine I had virtually vanished from the scene. Its occasional appearance as a donative led to its being described as a 'ceremonial' issue, struck for coronations and other imperial celebrations, although this may not have been the sole occasion for the striking of miliaresia.
Excessively Rare Half Miliaresion
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Lot # 630 - Constans II (641-668). 'Ceremonial' Silver Coinage. AR Half Miliaresion or Siliqua, Constantinople mint, 652-654 AD. Obv. [d N CONSTAN]TINЧS PP AV. Constans, crowned and wearing chlamys, standing facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev. Cross potent on three steps; to either side, palm frond. D.O. -; MIB -; Sear -; S. Bendall. 'A New Silver Ceremonial Coin of Constans II,' NumCirc October 2005, p. 306. AR. 2.63 g. 20.05 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity, unknown before 2005. An attractive example, in excellent condition for issue. Brilliant and lightly toned. Area of striking flatness on obverse legend, otherwise. VF/Good VF. Even rarer are the fractional issues; only a scattering of surviving types have been found for Phocas and Heraclius, some known only by a unique specimen. This previously unknown half miliaresion of Constans joins that limited population. The obverse type has only one parallel, in the follis of Constans dated Indictional year 11 (652/3 AD), struck at Syracuse (SB 1108), and is probably contemporary with the miliaresion issue (SB 986) with facing bust. It is uncertain if there is a specific event to be tied to these issues, and they may have simply been distributed to worthy members of the imperial court and important guests. Curiously, this standing figure seems to provide the closest design prototype for a unique miliaresion of Justinian II (SB 1257A) and the subsequent standing caliph type introduced by the Umayyad ruler al Malik at the end of the century. It should also be noted that while there is documentary evidence for the denomination 'miliaresion' as used for a silver coin, the name given its fractional counterpart, the 'siliqua', is a later term of convenience, not found in contemporary texts. (Triton IX, 2006,1634 note).
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Lot # 631 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus, Carthage mint. Obv. Crowned and draped facing busts of Constans, holding globus cruciger, and Constantine IV. Rev. Long cross on base and two steps between crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Tiberius, each holding globus cruciger. D.O. 126; Sear 1044. AV. 4.24 g. 11.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal. A choice example of this very interesting dynastic issue. Good VF.
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Lot # 632 - Constans II (641-668). AR Half Siliqua. Carthage mint. Struck 641-47 AD. Obv. [...] TATINV. Crowned, draped, and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger. Rev. Cross potent flanked by pellets. D.O. 131; MIB 156; Sear 1049. AR. 0.44 g. 11.00 mm. RR. Lightly toned. Scratches. VF.
Possibly Unpublished Constans II 1/8 Siliqua
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Lot # 633 - Constans II (641-668). AR 1/8 Siliqua or 30 Nummi, Rome mint, c. 650-668 AD. Obv. Traces of fragmentary legend. Crowned, draped, and cuirassed facing bust, with long beard; no evidence of globus cruciger,. Rev. Rm; cross above, star below. D.O. 192 var. (gl. cr. on obverse); Sear 1125B-C var.(same); MIB 159 var.(same); O'Hara & Vecchi 8-10 var.(same). AR. 0.42 g. 11.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Old cabinet tone. Uncleaned blackish deposits, minor edge breaks and small missing fragments, otherwise. good VF/About EF.
Excessively Rare Solidus
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Lot # 634 - Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius (668-685). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. ∂N CONST- TNSЧS C COS. Facing bust of Constantine IV, youthful, beardless, with long hair, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder and crown surmounted by cross, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA [AVςЧ] Θ. Standing figures of Heraclius, on left, and Tiberius, both wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger, flanking central cross potent on three steps; in exergue, CONOBT. D.O. -; MIB 3B; Sear 1147A; BMC -; T.-; R.-; SNG BN -. AV. 4.51 g. 18.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Overweight flan, despite clipped edge, possible ‘al-marco’ weight adjustment. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. About EF. Constantine I, the eldest son of Constans II, he faced a host of crises upon his accession, mainly the loss of the Empire's richest provinces, the decimation of the Byzantine navy, and a badly depleted set of resources and options. He fought back with energy and ingenuity, preparing Constantinople for the inevitable siege that commenced six years after his accession, in AD 674. There the Byzantines unleashed their 'secret weapon,' Greek Fire, an incendiary mixture that could be projected through tubes as with a modern flame-thrower. It caught the Arab fleet utterly unprepared and caused the first great Muslim defeat since the Hijra. Constantine's army also defeated the Arabs on land in Asia Minor and forced the Caliph to sign a 30-year peace treaty on terms favorable to the Byzantines. Constantine had to cede much of the Balkans to the new Bulgarian tribe, however, a development that boded ill for the future. One of the best of the early Byzantine rulers, Constantine died young at age 33, leaving the throne to his mercurial son Justinian II. (Heritage 3035, 2014, 29449 note).
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Lot # 635 - Constantine IV, Pogonatus (668-685). AV Semissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. dN CONSTAN- TIЧS PPA[ ] Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧS. Cross potent on globe. D.O. 16; MIB 15; Sear 1161. AV. 2.18 g. 17.00 mm. Underlyng luster. Minor scratch on obverse and slightly bent flan, otherwise. about EF/EF.
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Lot # 636 - Constantine IV, Pogonatus (668-685). AR Hexagram, Constantinople mint, 669-674 AD,. Obv. ∂ N CON[S]-T-NЧS P. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield. Rev. [∂EV]S A∂IЧTA [R]OMAN. Cross potent set on globe on three steps; Heraclius, holding long cross, and Tiberius, holding globus cruciger, standing facing on either side. D.O. 23; MIB 63C; Sear 1168. AR. 6.16 g. 23.00 mm. Scarce. Scarce and in good condition for issue. Weakly struck in areas, old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. VF.
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Lot # 637 - Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685). AR Half Siliqua, Italian mint. Obv. Bust right, with short beard, wearing diademed helmet and paludamentum. Rev. Two cross potents arranged to form a star of eight rays. D.O. 79 (Beardless bust); MIB 69 (Constantinople); Sear 1230 (Beardless bust); Ratto 1673. AR. 1.38 g. 16.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Delicate warm patina with underlying luster. Areas of flat strike. About EF.
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Lot # 638 - Justinian II (First Reign, 685-695). AV Tremissis, Constantinople mint. Obv. [D. IЧ]SƮINI[ANЧS PЄ. AVC] Crowned bust facing, with short beard, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVς[Чς] Cross potent; CONOB in exergue. D.O. 13; MIB 15; Sear 1255. AV. 1.38 g. 14.50 mm. R. Rare. Minor areas of weakness on legends, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 639 - Justinian II (First Reign, 685-695). AE Half-follis, Constantinople mint, Year 2=686/7 AD. Obv. Bust facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys and holding cross on [globe]; in field to right, [cross]. Rev. Large K between A/N/N/O and II ; above, [cross]; beneath, officina letter. D.O. 20-25; Sear 1262. AE. 4.35 g. 30.50 mm. R. Rare. Typically irregular flan and traces of overstriking. Dark green patina. VF.
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Lot # 640 - Tiberius III, Apsimar (698-705). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. Bust facing, with short beard, wearing crown and cuirass, and holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Z. Cross potent on three steps; beneath, CONOB. D.O. 1; Sear 1360. AV. 4.13 g. 20.00 mm. R. A light weight example. Somewhat clipped edge and X graffito on reverse left field, otherwise. FDC/ About FDC. Light example probably for chipping. The extremely rare (only one example known) Tiberius III light Solidus (=23 siliquae) has a star following the officina letter.
Very Rare Second Reign Justinian II Solidus
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Lot # 641 - Justinian II, Second Reign (705-711). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. d N IhS ChS RЄX RЄGNANTIVM, facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels, arms of cross behind. Rev. d N IVSTINIANVS MVLTVS AN, crowned facing bust of Justinian, wearing loros, holding cross potent set on three steps and globus cruciger inscribed PAX. D.O. 1; MIB 1; Sear 1413. AV. 4.45 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. EF. Struck during Justinian’s second reign, the detail of the globus cruciger on the reverse of this coin, on which is written PAX, is thought to be an appeal for peace within the Empire, and an expression of reconciliation from the Emperor after the upheaval of the previous ten years under the usurpers Leontius and Tiberius III. However this was not to be, and the last ruler of the dynasty of Heraclius was put to death along with his young son Tiberius, after a rebellion in the army led to the general Bardanes being proclaimed as the emperor Philippicus in 711. (Roma Numismatics 4, 2012, 852 note).
Philippicus Bardanes Uncirculated Solidus
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Lot # 642 - Philippicus, Bardanes (711-713). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. [ON FILЄP]ICЧS M[Ч]LTЧS AN. Crowned facing bust, wearing slight beard and loros, holding globus cruciger and eagle-tipped sceptre surmounted by cross. Rev. [VICτORI]A AVςЧ Ө. Cross potent on three steps; CONOB beneath. D.O. 1; MIB 1; Sear 1447. AV. 4.42 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Very rare. An outstanding example, with underlying luster, virtually as struck. Minor areas of weakness on legends, otherwise. about FDC.
Anastasius II Artemius Follis
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Lot # 643 - Anastasius II, Artemius (713-715). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. Obv. Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. Large M between two palms; above, monogram 43; in exergue, [SCL]. D.O. 13; MIB 31; Sear 1474. AE. 3.70 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Slightly rough emerald green patina. A bit off centre. About VF/VF.
Outstanding Leo III Follis
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Lot # 644 - Leo III the Isaurian (717-741). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. Obv. Leo III standing facing, wearing helmet and loros, and holding spear and globus cruciger. Rev. Large M between two palms; above, monogram 45; in exergue, [SCL]. D.O. 52; MIB 20; Sear 1529. AE. 3.66 g. 22.50 mm. R. Rare and in excellent condition for issue. Irregular flan, green brown patina. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 645 - Leo III the 'Isaurian', with Constantine V (717-741). AE Follis. Syracuse mint. Struck circa 721-730. Obv. [...]. Bust of Leo facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. DN CONTAN. Bust of Constantine, beardless, facing, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger and akakia; all above an ornate horizontal bar; in exergue large M between SC and L. D.O. 54; Sear 1530. AE. 4.56 g. 22.50 mm. R. Attractive example. Lovely light-green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 646 - Constantine V (741-775). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 742-775. Obv. GN C-ON-STANTINЧS. Crowned facing bust of Constantine, with short beard, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, holding cross potent in right hand and akakia in left. Rev. C- LЄ - ON PAMЧL I. Crowned facing bust of Leo III, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, holding cross potent in right hand and akakia in left. D.O. 1; Sear 1550. AV. 4.40 g. 20.50 mm. R. Rare. A handsome example, of full weight, well centred and brilliant. Good VF. Leo III was the father of Constantine V, his portrait is placed on this coin to stress the legitimacy of the rule of Constantine. 'Despite his numerous victories over foreign foes, Leo III is chiefly known for introducing the policy of iconoclasm, or the destruction of sacred images. His efforts to enforce his beliefs on an unwilling clergy and populace became a true persecution late in his reign, and were even more zealously carried out by his son and successor, Constantine V, whose long reign was marked by further military success abroad and heavy-handed repression within. Constantine’s enemies nicknamed him Copronymus, i.e. “named in dung,” because he had allegedly fouled his baptismal fountain. But his generalship proved outstanding against both the Arabs and the Bulgarians, whom he crushed at the battle of Anchialos in AD 763. The iconoclast controversy created discord throughout the Byzantine world for more than a century and counteracted many of the reforms and military victories achieved by father and son. Still, their efforts ensured the empire's survival and paved the way for the great Macedonian Renaissance in the following century.' (Heritage 3049, 2016, 30324 note).
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Lot # 647 - Constantine V, Copronymus (741-775). AV Semissis, Syracuse. Obv. [ ]ST[ ] Bust of Constantine facing, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross potent on globus and akakia. Rev. [ ] Bust of Leo III facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. D.O. 16; Sear 1566. AV. 1.41 g. 13.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Significantly clipped and light, otherwise. about EF.
Exceptional Tremissis
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Lot # 648 - Constantine V (741-775). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint. Obv. Bust facing wearing crown and chlamys and holding cross potent and akakia. Rev. Facing bust of Leo III with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger and akakia. D.O. 17; Sear 1567. AV. 1.22 g. 15.00 mm. R. Rare, sharply struck and virtually uncirculated. About FDC.
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Lot # 649 - Constantine VI and Irene (780-797). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, c. 792-793 AD. Obv. Facing busts of Constantine VI and Irene, both crowned and holding globus cruciger; between the heads, cross. Constantine wears chlamys and his mother wears loros. Rev. Leo III, Constantine V and Leo IV seated facing, each wearing crown and chlamys. D.O. 2; Sear 1591 (a holed example illustrated). AV. 4.39 g. 19.50 mm. RR. A very rare and fascinating dynastic issue. Brilliant and superb. EF/About EF. The powerful personality of Irene had always overshadowed that of her son Constantine, and only an army mutiny had prevented her from taking power in 790 AD. After a short period in exile, she returned to Constantinople, and began working at eliminating her enemies. By 797 AD she had discredited her son to the point that she could have him deposed, blinded and murdered with little outcry. Irene too, was deposed in 802 AD after attempting to arrange a marriage between herself and Charlemagne (Triton VII, 1117, note).
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Lot # 650 - Constantine VI with Irene (780-797). AE Follis. Constantinople mint. Struck 792-797. Obv. Crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and cruciform scepter in her left. Rev. Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding globus cruciger; • in left field, cross above • in right; large M in exergue, A below, X N flanking. D.O. 7; Sear 1598; Ratto 1779. AE. 3.88 g. 21.00 mm. R. Nice greyish-green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 651 - Irene (797-802 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. Obv. [ЄIRI]nH bASI. Crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and cruciform scepter in her left. Rev. Large M; cross above; X/X/X to left; N/N/N to right; A below. D.O. 2; Sear 1600; Ratto 1781. AE. 4.81 g. 23.50 mm. R. Nice green patina with light earthen dusting. About EF.
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Lot # 652 - Leo V the Armenian, with Constantine (813-820). AE Follis. Constantinople mint. Obv. LЄOn S C OnSτAn. Crowned facing busts of Leo and Constantine, each wearing crown and chlamys. Rev. Large M; cross above; X/X/X to left; N/N/N to right; A below. D.O. 7f; Sear 1630; Ratto 1800. AE. 5.11 g. 23.50 mm. Lovely emerald-green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 653 - Leo V the Armenian, with Constantine (813-820). AE Follis. Constantinople mint. Obv. Anaepigraphic. Crowned facing busts of Leo and Constantine, each wearing crown and chlamys. Rev. Large M; cross above; X/X/X to left; N/N/N to right; A below. D.O. -, cf. 7; Sear -, cf. 1630; Ratto 1802. AE. 5.39 g. 23.00 mm. RR. Choice example. Nice deep-green patina. EF.

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