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Constans' Solidus
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Lot # 541 - Constans (337-350). AV Solidus, Treveri (Trier) mint, May AD 337 - January AD 339. Obv. FL IVL CONSTANS AVG. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE. Securitas standing right, left leg crossed over right, resting left arm on column, right hand resting on top of head; TR in exergue. RIC VIII 3; Depeyrot 1/3; Biaggi 2111. AV. 4.33 g. 20.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. A few insignificant edge scrapes and bumps. About EF.
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Lot # 542 - Magnentius (350-353). AE 22 mm. Ambianum (Amiens) mint. Struck January-August AD 353. Obv. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right; traces of A behind. Rev. Large Christogram; star to left; [in exergue, AMB?]. RIC VIII -; cf. 45. AE. 2.97 g. 22.00 mm. Apparently unpublished of such light weight. The traces of letter A behind bust probably depend on the cancellation of the same letter on a previous die, reused for this issue which did not include the presence of letters on obverse. Wonderful untouched olive-green patina. EF.
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Lot # 543 - Julian II (360-363). AR Siliqua. Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 361-363. Obv. DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOT/ X/ MVLT/ X X in four lines within wreath; in exergue, CP•A. RIC VIII 159. AR. 2.07 g. 19.50 mm. Darkly toned, underlying luster. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 544 - Julian II (361-363). The Festival of Isis Faria. AE 13 mm. Alexandria mint, 3rd officina. Obv. [ISIS F]ARIA. Draped bust of Isis right, wearing hem-hem crown. Rev. VOTA PVBLICA Anubis standing left with sistrum and caduceus. C (Helena) 32; Alföldi, Festival pl. VIII, 11; Vagi 3393. AE. 0.73 g. 13.00 mm. RR. Rare and fascinating issue. Lovely light green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 545 - Valens (364-378). AR Siliqua, Nicomedia mint. Obv. DN VALENS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOT X /MVLT/XX in four lines within laurel wreath; below, SMN. RIC VIII 22b; C. 96. AR. 2.03 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. A superb example, Brilliant with underlying luster and iridescent hues. Insignificant hairline flan crack on reverse, otherwise. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 546 - Gratian (367-383). AR Siliqua, Treveri mint. Obv. DN GRATIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM. Roma seated facing, head left, on throne, holding globe and reversed spear; in exergue, TRPS. RIC IX 58a. AR. 1.97 g. 17.00 mm. A superb example, brilliant and lightly toned,. EF.
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Lot # 547 - Gratian (367-383). AR Siliqua, Treveri mint. Obv. DN GRATIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM. Roma seated facing, head left, on throne, holding globe and reversed spear; in exergue, TRPS. RIC IX 58a. AR. 2.04 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. About EF.
Uncirculated Theodosius I Solidus
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Lot # 548 - Theodosius I (379-395). AV Solidus, Sirmium mint, 379-380 AD. Obv. DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTOR-IA AVGG. Theodosius and Gratian, nimbate and draped, seated facing, holding globe between them; above, Victory with open wings; below and between, palm branch; A-Q across fields; in exergue, SIROB. RIC IX 9c; Depeyrot 28/3. AV. 4.33 g. 21.50 mm. RRR. Very rare and virtually as struck. About FDC.
Unmodified Exagium Solidi
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Lot # 549 - Theodosius I, with Arcadius and Honorius. AE Exagium Solidi Weight. Constantinople mint, 402-408. Obv. . DDD NNN GGG. Diademed and draped facing busts of Honorius, Theodosius, and Arcadius respectively. Rev. EXAGIVM SOLIDI. Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae; wreath between palm branches in exergue. RIC X p. 8; Bendall, Byzantine Weights 9; Sabatier 8; Cf. Göbl, Antike 228-9. AE. 3.99 g. 21.00 mm. RR. A choice example, of excellent style. Unaltered by piercing or plugging, very rare thus. Lovely even deep brown patina. About EF/About VF. Official solidus weights, based on a standard 'imperial pound', came into being with the law of Julian of AD 363, which established a zygostates - an official weigher of solidi in each city to restore confidence in the solidus, which had become subject to widespread clipping. Exagium derives from the Latin exigere 'to drive out' - in this case, the underweight solidi, thereby maintaining an acceptable weight standard necessary for the imperial gold coinage to circulate at full value. Many, if not most, such exagia display holes and/or plugs to bring the exagium to the correct weight. Unmodified exagia are thus a rarity. (Roma Numismatics 9, 2015, 854.
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Lot # 550 - Magnus Maximus (383-388). AR Siliqua. Treveri (Trier) mint. Obv. D N MAG MAX-IMVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM. Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and spear; in exergue, TRPS. RIC IX 84b.1. AR. 1.94 g. 18.50 mm. Attractive old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. EF.
Ravenna mint Honorius' Tremissis
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Lot # 551 - Honorius (393-423). AV Tremissis. Ravenna mint, 402-3, 405-6 AD. Obv. DN HONORIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and cross on globe; R-V in field; COM in exergue. RIC X 1289 (R2); Ranieri 30 (R2). AV. 1.46 g. 12.00 mm. RR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue. A superb example. About EF.
Extremely Rare Constantius III Solidus
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Lot # 552 - Constantius III (421 AD). AV Solidus. Ravenna mint. Obv. D N CONSTAN TIVS P F AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORI A AVGGG. Constantius, diademed and in military attire, standing facing, head right, left foot on bound captive, holding labarum with right hand and Victory on globe in left; R-V in fields; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 1325; Ranieri 48; Depeyrot 7/4; Biaggi 2330. AV. 4.46 g. 21.50 mm. RRR. Marks on cheek. About EF.
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Lot # 553 - Johannes (Usurper, 423-425). AE 13.5 mm. AD 423-425. Rome mint, 2nd officina. Obv. D N IOHANNES P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SALVS REI PVBLICE. Victory advancing left, head to right, holding trophy over her shoulder with her right hand and dragging captive with her left; to left, staurogram and Є; in exergue, RM. RIC X 1916. AE. 1.46 g. 13.50 mm. R. Rare. A well struck example with an exceptionally complete obverse legend. Area of flat strike, otherwise. EF. Johannes, possibly of Gothic descent, becomes emperor in Rome in AD 423; not recognized by Theodosius II in the East, who supports his relative Valentinian III, is executed by East-Roman troops in May/June 425.
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Lot # 554 - Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II (died 460 AD). AV Tremissis, c. 444 AD. Constantinople mint. Obv. AEL EVDOCIA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Cross within wreath; below, CONOB*. RIC IX 335. AV. 1.45 g. 14.60 mm. R. Rare. Choice, brilliant and superb. About EF.
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Lot # 555 - Valentinian III (425-455). AV Solidus, 426-430 AD. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Rosette diademed,draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG. Valentinian standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe, foot placed on human-headed coiled serpent; across fields, R-V; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 2010. AV. 4.40 g. 21.50 mm. A choice example, well centred on a broad flan and brilliant, with underlying luster. Minor uncleaned grey deposits on reverse, otherwise. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading AU 58.
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Lot # 556 - Marcian (450-457). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint,. Obv. DN MARCIA-NVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star in right field; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. AV. 4.47 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. A superb example. Insignificant marks in the reverse left field. otherwise. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 557 - Marcian (450-457). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 3rd officina, c. 450 AD. Obv. DN MARCIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted bust facing, cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head; on left arm, shield decorated with horseman rides down enemy. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGΓ. Victory standing left, supporting long jewelled cross; star in right field; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. AV. 4.40 g. 20.50 mm. R. Lustrous. Graffito on obverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 558 - Leo I (457-474). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 462 or 466 AD. Obv. DN LEO PERPET AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Z(inverted). Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. AV. 4.49 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example with underlyng luster, from slightly worn dies, otherwise. EF.
Charming Majorianus
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Lot # 559 - Majorian (457-461). AE 13 mm. Mediolanum mint. Obv. [DN] MAIORIANVS PF A[VG] Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [VIC]TORIA [A]VGGG. Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, MD. Cf. RIC X 2641-2644. AE. 1.77 g. 13.00 mm. RR. Very rare. In excellent condition for issue, sharply struck and well centred on unusually regular flan. Untouched green patina. Good VF. Julius Valerius Majorian owned his name to his maternal grandfather, who had been magister militum in Illyricum in the 370s. He had himself served with distinction under Aetius, and in 455 he was considered a possible successor of Valentinian III. Presumably, when he and Ricimer deposed Avitus in October 456, it was intended that he should succeed him, but according to Sidonius Apollinaris, who knew him personally, he was reluctant to assume the burden, and an interregnum of six months followed during which he and Ricimer were in fact masters of the West but the Emperors were nominally Marcian and, after January 457, Leo. Even after he had been proclaimed emperor by the army outside Rome on 1st April 457, he continued to call himself no more than magister militum, and he was not proclaimed at Ravenna until 28 December 457. Just as Avitus had not been acceptable in Italy, so Majorian was not acceptable in Gaul. In 458 he led an army of German mercenaries into the Rhone valley, made himself master of Lyon, which had accepted a Burgundian garrison, and having defeated the Visigoths outside Arles, he compelled them to come to terms. But his Gallic successes in 458/9 were followed by misfortunes in Spain in 460/1. Two naval expeditions planned against Gaiseric met with disaster, and he was forced to return to Italy with no accomplishment to his credit. Such successes as he had had, however, aroused the suspicions of Ricimer: Majorian, who had deserved better things, was seized by treachery at Tortona on 2 August, deposed, and beheaded five days later. AE4 were struck under Majorian at Milan, Ravenna and Rome […] The coins of all three mints are larger and substantially heavier than any Western bronze coins had been since the reign of Honorius. Lacam (1988, 220) has suggested that these unusually high weights are to be explained by Ricimer's need for betterc coin to offer Gundobald's mercenaries when preparing for his campaign against the Vandals, but it is difficult to immagine any troops being satisfied with such miserable scraps of metal. (Grierson-Mays 'Catalogue of Late Roman Coin in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection', Washington, 1992, pp. 250-252).
Rome Mint Anthemius Solidus
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Lot # 560 - Anthemius (467-472). AV Solidus. Rome mint, 471-472 AD. Obv. DN ANTHEMI - VS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and round shield decorated with soldier on horseback riding right. Rev. SALVS REI - PV - BLICAE. Anthemius and Leo I standing facing, supporting filleted globus cruciger inscribed PAX between them, with the latter also holding Victory on globe; R - M in field; COMOB in exergue. RIC X 2804 and pl. 62, 2804; Depeyrot 70/1; Lacam 30 and pl. CXI. AV. 4.43 g. 21.00 mm. RR. A choice example of this very rare and historically important issue. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. about EF. After the death of Libius Severus, the western half of the Roman Empire was without an emperor for over a year. The power was wielded de facto by Ricimer, and Leo was either too busy or did not feel there was a need to nominate an emperor. Matters changed, however, probably as a result of a Vandal raid into Greece, and Leo designated Procopius Anthemius emperor of the western provinces to deal with the Vandal menace issuing from Africa under their king, Gaiseric. The expedition against Gaiseric was a total failure from the start due to the incompetence of the joint commander from the East, Leo's brother-in-law Basiliscus. With the failure to defeat the Vandals and anti-Greek feelings in Rome, Anthemius was not well liked and eventually Olybrius, with the aid of Ricimer, usurped power. Anthemius was killed by the barbarian soldier Gundobald as he attempted to flee Rome. (CNG 73,1029 note). The gold coinage of Anthemius reflects his origins by following the convention for frontal portraiture found on East Roman and later Byzantine coins. The reverse of this incredible Rome-mint gold solidus celebrates the supposed unity of East and West empires by showing Anthemius and Leo together supporting a long cross, on which rests, according to the legend, the 'Health of the Republic.' (Heritage 3033, 23100 note).
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Lot # 561 - Basiliscus (475-476). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. DN bASILIS-CЧS PP AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, head slightly right, holding spear and shield with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG [ ] Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field; CONOB in exergue. RIC X 1003; Depeyrot 101/1. AV. 4.50 g. 21.00 mm. R. Rare. Perfectly centred on a broad flan, with underlying luster.. Traces of rotated double strike, significant on reverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 562 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic, as king of the Goths (474/5-493) or ruler of Italy (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint. Struck circa 493-518. Obv. D N ANAST ASIVS AVC. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Theodericus monogram; cross above; all within wreath with large central jewel. COI 45c; MIB 39b; MEC 1, 118; MEC 1, 118 (Rome). AR. 0.66 g. 11.00 mm. Superb coin in high state of preservation. Even greyish tone. EF.
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Lot # 563 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic, as king of the Goths (474/5-493) or ruler of Italy (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint. Struck circa 493-518. Obv. D N ANAST ASIVS AVC. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Theodericus monogram; cross above; all within wreath with large central jewel. COI 45c; MIB 39b; MEC 1, 118; Ranieri 249. AR. 0.69 g. 10.50 mm. Lightly toned, underlying luster. Broken flan, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 564 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AE Decanummium. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Roma, c. 526-534. Obv. INVICT-A ROMA Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Rev. DN ATAL-ARICVS. King standing facing, head right, holding spear and shield; in field, S/X – C. COI 85a; MIB 77; MEC 1, 132; BMC Vandals 65; Kraus 67. AE. 2.31 g. 19.00 mm. Rare and in very good condition for the issue. Untouched greyish-green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 565 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AE Decanummium. Rome mint. Obv. INVICTA ROMA. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Rev. D N/ATHAL/ARICVS/REX in four lines; all within wreath. COI 86; MIB 78; MEC 1, -133-4. AE. 4.06 g. 19.50 mm. Deep green patina, earthen deposits. Good VF.
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Lot # 566 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AE Pentanummium. Rome mint. Obv. INVICTA ROMA. Helmeted and draped bust of Roma right. Rev. + D N ATHALARICVS REX around large V. COI 87a; MIB 79a (for type); MEC 1, -. AE. 1.32 g. 14.50 mm. Lovely earthy green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 567 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AE Nummus in the name of Justinian I, Rome mint. Obv. [ ]N IV[ ] Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Monogram of Athalaric, within wreath. MIB 80; COI 88 (2 1/2 Nummi); Morello 27 (same). AE. 1.00 g. 11.50 mm. R. Rare and nice. Lovely earthen emerald green patina. VF.
The Last Roman "Sestertius".
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Lot # 568 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theodahad (534-536). AE 40 Nummi-Follis, Rome mint. Obv. DN THEO-DΛHΛTVS REX. Helmeted and mantled bust right. Rev. VICTOR[IA] PRINCIPVM SC. Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm frond. COI 89b; MIB 81; MEC 1, 141. AE. 9.43 g. 24.50 mm. RR. An outstanding example of this very rare and fascinating issue. Superb deep emerald green patina. About EF. Whereas Theoderic was scrupulous in maintaining a show of deference to Constantinople in his coinage, Theodahad brazenly introduced his own portrait to the coinage. As Grierson, p. 11, says ‘these folles are the most impressive coins issued by any Germanic ruler of the fifth or sixth centuries.’ (Triton XXIII, 2020, lot 994 note).
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Lot # 569 - Pseudo Imperial coinage. AR Quarter of Siliqua, in the name of Justinian I (527-565). 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 unusual crude style suggests this AR Fraction is a not official Pseudo-Imperial issue.
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Lot # 570 - Visigoths (?). AE Brooch, c. 5th-6th centuries AD. Obv. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; before traces of letters [MVXO?]. Two concentric beaded borders. AE. 9.48 g. 28.00 mm. Olive green patina. Pin missing. Good VF.
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Lot # 571 - Lombardic Italy. The Interregnum (574/5-584/5), Faroald I (?). AR Quarter Siliqua imitating Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) or Maurice Tiberius (582-602). Pseudo-Ravenna mint. Obv. Diademed and draped bust left. Rev. Cross potent on two steps, within wreath. Cf. BMC Vandals (Wroth) p. 127 and pl. XVIII, 20-21 (Lombards Kings, Interregnum). For prototypes, cf. D.O. 65, Sear 471 (Tib. II) and D.O. 288, Sear 593 (Maur. Tib.). AR. 0.65 g. 11.50 mm. Extremely rare, possibly unpublished and in exceptional condition for issue. Superb old cabinet tone. EF. After the death of Alboin's successor (574 or 575) the Rule of the Dukes was an interregnum in the Lombard Kingdom (574/5–584/5) during which Italy was ruled by the Lombard dukes of the old Roman provinces and urban centres. Faroald I (died 591 or 592) was the first Duke of Spoleto, which he established during the decade of interregnum. He led the Lombards into the centre of the Italian Peninsula while Zotto led them into the south. In 579 Faroald sacked Classis, the harbour of Ravenna. Between 584 and 588, Classis was retaken by Droctulf.
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Lot # 572 - Lombardic Italy. Authari (584-590) or Agiulf (590-615) (?). AV Tremissis in the name of Maurice Tiberius struck c. 568-616 AD. Obv. DN MAVRC TIb PP AVC. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory standing facing, head right, holding wreath in right hand, globus cruciger in left; to right, star; in exergue, CONOR. MEC 303-4; Arslan type 1, 4-12; BMC Vandals 22-3. AV. 1.47 g. 13.00 mm. RR. Very rare. A few minor scuff marks on obverse and edge filled, (possibly once mounted for jewelry), otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 573 - The Lombards in Tuscany. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. AV Tremissis, in the name of Heraclius (610-641) c. 620-700 AD. Obv. DN HCRACL – I PERP AVS Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VITORIAAVCISTORVN. Cross potent; below, CONOB (B inverted). MEC 1, -; BMC Vandals cf. 31-38; Arslan –. AV. 1.52 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Minor areas of flatness, beside the borders and slightly bent flan, otherwise. about EF. According to Kent, this coin is a Lombard imitation of an official Byzantine issue produced in an uncertain western mint. The cross on the diadem is typical of the contemporary coinage of Ravenna.
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Lot # 574 - Anastasius I (491-518). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck c. 507-518. Obv. DN ANASTASIVS PP AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCCH. Victory standing left, holding staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; star to left; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 7h; MIB 7; Sear 5. AV. 4.30 g. 21.00 mm. A superb lustrous example, struck on a broad flan. Minor peripheral deposits on reverse. Good EF.
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Lot # 575 - Justin I (518-527). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck 518-522. Obv. DN IVSTINVS PP AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGΓ. Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; star to left; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 1b; MIBE 2; Sear 55. AV. 4.45 g. 21.00 mm. Choice and brilliant. About EF. DOC 1b; MIBE 2; SB 55.
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Lot # 576 - Justinian I (527-565). AE Follis, Rome mint. Obv. D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Large M between cross and star; above, cross; below, ROMA; all within wreath. D.O. 321b; MIB 216; Sear 293. AE. 11.87 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Dark green patina, with reddish brown spots and minor earthen deposits. VF. The wreath around the mark of value celebrates the initially unopposed recapture of Rome in 536 by Belisarius for the empire, which was followed by the epic siege by the Gothic forces of Witigis from March 537 to March 538 (CNG 61, 2172 note).
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Lot # 577 - Justinian I (527-565). AR Half Siliqua, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS P P. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. Cross on globe; all within wreath. D.O. 337; MIB 80; Ranieri 357; Sear 318. AR. 0.93 g. 13.00 mm. RR. From fresh dies, superb and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 578 - Justinian I (527-565). AR Quarter Siliqua. Ravenna mint. Struck 552-565. Obv. DN IVSTI[...]. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented by row of pellets. Rev. Large star between wreath. D.O. 340; MIB 81; Sear 321. AR. 0.39 g. 11.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. Lightly toned. Flan crack, otherwise. About EF.
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Lot # 579 - 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. 9.50 mm. RRR. A superb untouched example of this very rare issue. Lovely old cabinet tone. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 580 - Justinian I (527-565). AE Half Follis. Ravenna mint. Struck c. 540s. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVC. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Large monogram; S above, K below; all within wreath. D.O. -; MIB 235; Ranieri 312 (Matasunda); Sear 328c (Uncertain Italian mint). AE. 7.40 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Choice example. Lovely untouched light green patina. EF.
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Lot # 581 - Justin II (565-578). AV Tremissis, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINVS 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. 1.44 g. 17.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare variety of a very rare issue. An outstanding example, sharply struck on a huge flan and virtually uncirculated. Minor scratches. EF.
Exceptional 250 Nummi
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Lot # 582 - 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); Ranieri 418; Sear 411. AR. 0.71 g. 13.00 mm. RR. Choice example. Attractive old cabinet tone with warm hues. Minor and peripheral flan crack. Good EF.
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Lot # 583 - 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); Ranieri 418; Sear 411. AR. 1.09 g. 13.50 mm. RR. Rare and choice. Minor area of flatness beside the obverse border, otherwise. About EF/EF.
Outstandig Ravenna Mint Follis
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Lot # 584 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AE Follis, Ravenna mint. Obv. [DN TIbER M]AVRIC PP AV. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rev. Large m between A/N/N/O and II; above, S; between legs of m, R-A; beneath VENNA. D.O. 289; MIB 143; Ranieri 484; Sear 594. AE. 8.65 g. 22.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and in excellent condition for issue. Dark green patina, with lighter spots.. VF/Good VF. Very few specimens known.
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Lot # 585 - Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine (610-641). AV Solidus. Carthage mint. Dated IY 13 (624/5). Obv. Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross above. Rev. VICTORIA ACCIΓ. Cross potent set upon two steps; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 215; MIB 84a; Sear 867. AV. 4.40 g. 13.00 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 586 - Heraclius (610-641). AR ¼ Siliqua. Ravenna mint. Obv. [D N ЄRACL PP AV]. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Large cross with H R at ends of crossbar; all within wreath. D.O. 280; MIB 152 (Rome?); Ranieri 586; Sear 906. AR. 0.18 g. 10.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Lightly toned with golden hues. Ragged flan. VF.
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Lot # 587 - Constans II (641-668). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, struck 641-646 AD. Obv. ∂N CONSτANτINЧS PP AVI. Bust facing, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA AVGΔ. Cross potent on three steps; in exergue, CONOBS. D.O. 3; MIB 7a; Sear 940. AV. 4.38 g. 20.00 mm. Brilliant and superb. Pheripheral area of weak strike. About FDC.
Less than Ten Known
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Lot # 588 - Constans II (641-668). AR Half Miliaresion or Siliqua,'Ceremonial' issue, 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. 1.97 g. 16.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity, unknown before 2005. An attractive example, in very good condition for issue, bright and nicely toned. Slightly ragged flan. Good VF. 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. 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 # 589 - 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.
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Lot # 590 - Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). AV Solidus. Syracuse mint. Struck c. 661-668. Obv. ∂N CO CO Ч. Draped busts facing of Constans II, to left wearing plumed helmet, and Constantine IV, to right wearing crown; cross above. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ KЧ•. Cross potent on three steps; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB (triangular pellet stop). D.O. 162d; MIB 96; Sear 1087A. AV. 4.33 g. 20.00 mm. R. Brilliant and superb. Minor area of weak strike. EF.
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Lot # 591 - Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius (668-685). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, uncertain officina. Struck circa 674-681. Obv. ∂N CONτ NЧS P. Pearl-diademed, plume-helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif. Rev. VICTOA [A VGЧI?]. Cross potent set on three steps; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, both wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 10; MIB 7a; Sear 1156. AV. 4.40 g. 20.00 mm. Pheripheral area of weak strike. EF.
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Lot # 592 - Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685). AV Semissis. Constantinople mint. Struck 669-circa 674. Obv. ∂N CONτAτIЧS PP AC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧS. Cross potent on globe. D.O. 16; MIB 15B; Sear 1161. AV. 2.11 g. 17.00 mm. About FDC.
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Lot # 593 - Constantine IV, Pogonatus (668-685). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint, 670-674 A.D. Obv. d N CONST[ ] AVÇ ЧPPA. Draped and cuirassed bust with diadem right. Rev. VICTORIA – AVÇЧ. Cross potent; C. in right field; CONOB beneath. D.O. (Constans II) 172c; MIB 40; Sear 1205. AV. 1.40 g. 14.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Insignificant flatness spot on reverse and very slightly bent flan, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 594 - Leo III the 'Isaurian', with Constantine V (717-741). AV Solidus. Syracuse mint, c. 735-741. Obv. ೧N [OLEO]N PΔMЧ. Crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia in his left. Rev. ೧N CONS[TAN]TINЧ. Crowned bust of Constantine V facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia in his left. D.O. 45.3; Sear 1524; Ratto 1738. EL. 3.28 g. 21.00 mm. A very interesting pale AV example, possibly a contemporary forgery. Scratches. VF.
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Lot # 595 - Leo III the 'Isaurian', with Constantine V (717-741). AV Tremissis. Uncertain Italian mint, c. AD 720-740. Obv. d L[EON P A MYL]. Crowned and bearded bust facing, holding globus cruciger and wearing chlamys. Rev. CONS A [NTI….]. Crowned and bearded bust facing, wearing chlamys. D.O. 103; Sear 1540E. EL. 1.52 g. 14.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Brilliant and exceptional for issue. EF.
Artavasdus Second Known Tremissis
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Lot # 596 - Artavasdus (July 742 - 2 November 743). Debased AV Tremissis, Rome mint. Obv. DNO ARTAYASDO. Bearded bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. DNO NI[CIFO]RO. Facing bust of Nicephorus, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger and akakia; I - B in field. D.O. 10; Sear 1549 (exteremely rare); B.N., p.481; B.M.C. - ; T. - ; R. - ; Turin, Museo Civico. AV (debased). 1.24 g. 16.00 mm. RRRR. Exceedingly rare, apparently the second example known, and the only one in private hands. Nicephorus' face erased (Damnatio Memoriae) and ragged edge, otherwise. VF.
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Lot # 597 - Constantine VI, with Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV (780-797). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 780-787. Obv. Constantine VI and Leo IV enthroned facing, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding akakia; cross above. Rev. Crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros; cross above, pellet between. D.O. 2 (Leo IV); Sear 1584 (Leo IV). AV. 4.39 g. 21.50 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. EF.
Choice Theophilus
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Lot # 598 - Theophilus (829-842). AV Solidus, Syracuse mint. Obv. ΘEOFILOS. Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing loros, holding cross potent. Rev. ΘEOFILOS. Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger. D.O. 24; Sear 1670. AV. 3.79 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare and superb. Sharply struck from fresh dies. About EF.
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Lot # 599 - Theophilus (829-842). AV Semissis, Syracuse mint. Obv. ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys; holding globus cruciger. Rev. ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing, wearing crown and loros; holding globus cruciger. D.O. 26a; Sear 1673. AV. 1.68 g. 12.00 mm. A superb example. Good EF.
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Lot # 600 - Michael III 'the Drunkard', with Theodora (842-867 AD). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck c. 850-856. Obv. IhSЧS X RISτOS (star). Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing pallium and colobium, raising hand in benediction, and holding Gospel book; cross behind head. Rev. + mIXAHL S ӨЄO∂ORA. Crowned busts of Michael, wearing chlamys, and Theodora, wearing loros, facing; cross between. D.O. 2; Sear 1687. AV. 4.32 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Well struck. Delicate warm tone over underlying luster. About EF.

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