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TYPE: |
Rev.: Virgin orans, border of large pellets, Greek legend MR - ThU
| byzantine_late |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Constantinople mint, anon. K class | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Virgin orans, border of large pellets, Greek legend MR - ThU | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1901 | ||
| GRADING: | F+, visibly overstruck obv., green patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1937, $40 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Emperor facing crowned, holding gl. cr. and cruciform scepter | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1929 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / F, o/s, mixed olive green patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1977, $32 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Jewelled cross sith globus in each extremity and X at the middle, Greek letters in quarters S - F - AL - D ("O Cross, help Alexios Emperor") Rev.: Crowned bust with cruciform scepter, Greek legend TO KO[MNEN] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1931 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / AVF, flat spot, highlighted olive green patina, double struck reverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1976, $40 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), clipped pre-reform silver miliaresion, 0.51g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin orans facing, Greek legend [MR-ThU, +ThKE VOITHEI TO SO DOUL]O Rev.: Emperor facing in crown and military attire (cuirass, tunic, cloak and high boots), holding long cross and sheath with sword, circular Greek legend [+ALEXIO DESPOT TO KOM]N (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1897 | ||
| GRADING: | F / AVF, clipped, toned, very rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1695, $215 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Constantinople mint, anon. K class | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing numbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Virgin orans, border of large pellets | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1901 | ||
| GRADING: | F / F+, obv. visibly overstruck, slightly rough olive green patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1486, $35 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), gold hyperpyron, Constantinople mint, 4.30g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, holding Book of Gospels, leg. IC XC across, +KE VOITHEI ("Oh Lord, help") around Rev.: Emperor facing in crown and jewelled chlamys (jewels large, but not exagerated), holding labarum and gl.cr., Manus Dei above right, Greek legend ALEXIO DESPOTE - TO KOMNENO | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1912 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+, typical broad wavy flan | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2293, $245 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate), Philippopolis? mint, 3.95g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, holding Book of Gospels, leg. IC XC across, +KE VOITH - ALEXI Rev.: Emperor facing in crown and loros, holding labarum and gl.cr., Greek legend DESPOTE - TO KOMNEN | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1936, DO IV 31b | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / VF, good billon, obv. bit double-struck, slightly poroity, scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2294, $115 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze tetarteron, 1.62g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Patriarchal cross on two steps, Greek letters [A D] K F in corners Rev.: Bust of emperor in loros, holding scepter and globe | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1932 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, light brown patina, typically clipped | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1548, $30 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Constantinople mint, anon. K class | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing numbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Virgin orans, border of large pellets | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1901 | ||
| GRADING: | F / F+, brown patina, overstruck | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2067, $28 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze tetarteron | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Patriarchal cross, Greek letters A D K F in corners Rev.: Emperor in loros, holding scepter and globe (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1932 | ||
| GRADING: | F / F+, green patina with highlights, typically clipped | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2102, $20 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Constantinople mint, anon. K class | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Virgin orans, border of large pellets, Greek legend MR - ThU | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1901 | ||
| GRADING: | F / AF, bit rough black patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2199, $26 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, holding Book of Gospels, leg. IC XC Rev.: Emperor facing in crown and loros, holding scepter and akakia | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1918 | ||
| GRADING: | G / VG+ | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2221, $12 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend IO DES PORFYRO (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1944 | ||
| GRADING: | VG+ / VF, dark patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2253, $38 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, 4.12g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend [IO DES] PORFYROG | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1944 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / AVF, toned good billon, sharp and single struck obverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2287, $78 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, 3.37g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend IO DES PORFYRO (traces) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1944 | ||
| GRADING: | F / AVF, dark surface | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2220, $38 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), bronze half tetarteron, Thessalonika mint, struck 1122-37, 1.37g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Facing figure of Christ, [IC] XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr. (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1954, DO 16a | ||
| GRADING: | F / VF, dark olive green patina, | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2105, $25 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), electrum aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned, IC XC to sides Rev.: John and St. George holding patriarchal cross on 3 steps; Greek legends +IO DESPOTI to left, O A GEORGI (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1942 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1610, $195 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, 4.00g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend IO DES PORFYRO | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1944 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+, grainy, silvery appearance, sharp and mostly single struck obverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1975, $75 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), electrum aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Beardless Christ facing, Greek legends IC-XC, EMMANOUIL (partial) Rev.: Manuel with akakia and scepter, crowned by nimbate Virgin in pallium and maphorium, Greek legends: M - ThU, MANOUIL DESPOTI | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1957 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+, single struck obverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1849, $225 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned, legend IC XC Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by Virgin Mary, around her Greek legend: MR ThU, circular Greek legend: MANOUIL [DESPOTIS] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1966 | ||
| GRADING: | F, rough brown patina, large flan, both sides single struck | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1747, $16 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin, nimbate, standing to right, raising hands, Greek initials MR ThU ("Mother of God") Rev.: Emperor standing in loros, with scepter and akakia, Greek legend: MANOUIL [DESPOTIS] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1968 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / F+, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1739, $32 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, legend MR ThOu Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (some off flan) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1964 | ||
| GRADING: | VG / AVF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1582, $18 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint (small module) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Obv.: Christ enthroned, legend IC XC Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by Virgin Mary, around her Greek legend: MR ThU, circular Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (some off flan) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1966 | ||
| GRADING: | VG / AVF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1558, $28 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, uncertain Greek mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of St. George facing, nimbate, with spear and shield, Greek legend O GE - ORGIOS (partial) Rev.: Bust of emperor standing in loros, with labarum-tipped scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (traces) (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1980 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / VG, olive green patina, worn at high points | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2257, $12 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Cross, with X at center, standing on three steps, IC - XC to sides Rev.: Emperor in loros, Greek leg. MANOUIL DESPOTI (traces) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1976 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / F, greenish patina, flip-overstrike, also o/s on uncertain undercoin | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1487, $20 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), electrum aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, 2.31g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Beardless Christ facing, Greek legend EMMANOUIL (part. visible) Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and akakia, crowned by hand of God, Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (mostly off flan) PORFYRGNNT (mostly visible) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1960 | ||
| GRADING: | EF / AEF, some flan bends, obv. typically double-struck, nice gold tones | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1239, $155 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of St. George holding spear and shield, Greek legend O GEORGIOS (partial) Rev.: Emperor's bust in loros, with labarum and orb, Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1980 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, dark green patina w/ highlights, one third flat | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1259, $22 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Obv.: Christ enthroned, legend IC XC Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by Virgin Mary, around her Greek legend: MR ThU, circular Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1966 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1985, $28 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), electrum aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, 4.35g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, Greek legend IC-XC Rev.: Manuel in loros with akakia and nimbate Virgin in pallium and maphorium decorated with 4 lis, jointly holding patriarchal cross, Greek legend: M - ThU | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1958, Hen 13,3-4 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+ / AEF, some flan bends, hairline crack (part. repaired), good strike, full weight | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2054, $190 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin, nimbate, standing to right, raising arms to Hand of God, Greek initials MR ThU (Mother of God) Rev.: Emperor standing in loros, with scepter and akakia, Greek legend: [MANOUIL] DESPOTIS | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1968 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / F+, darker patina w/ slight earthen encrustation | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2020, $35 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint, 4.70g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Cross, with X at center, standing on three steps, IC - XC to sides Rev.: Emperor in loros, Greek leg. MANOUIL DESPOTI (traces) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1976 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / F, brown patina, flan flaw | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2110, $22 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze half tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Manuel's Greek monogram (neat letters) Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1977 | ||
| GRADING: | F+, olive green patina, some highlights | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2104, $20 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, legend MR ThOu Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1964 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF+, nice brown-green patina, obv. typically double-struck | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2219, $25 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, legend MR ThOu Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1964 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / VF+, mixed dark patina w/ slight highlights | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2214, $40 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos I Komnenos (1183-5 AD), billon aspron trachy (large module), Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, holding head of infant Christ, legend MR ThU Rev.: Andronikos in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by a nimbate Christ (holding Book of Gospels and with IC XC to sides), Greek legend: ANDRONIKOS | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1985 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, light brown surface w/ slight pitting | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2069, $48 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos I Komnenos (1183-5 AD), billon aspron trachy (large module), Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, holding head of infant Christ, legend MR ThU Rev.: Andronikos in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by a nimbate Christ (holding Book of Gospels and with IC XC to sides), Greek legend: ANDRONIKOS (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1985 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2070, $48 |
| Byzantine Empire, Isaac II Angelos (1185-1195 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Facing bust of Archangel Michael Rev.: Bust of Isaac facing in crown, divitision and loros, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, Greek legend ISAAKIOS DESPOTI in fields (complete) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2005 | ||
| GRADING: | AVG / AVF, mixed green patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1864, $32 |
| Byzantine Empire, Isaac II Angelos (1185-95 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, with nimbate head of Christ on her breast, Greek legend MR ThU (Greek initials for Mother of God) Rev.: Isaac facing in crown, divitision and loros with sagion ornamented with star, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, crowned by Manus Dei (hand of God) coming from top right, Greek legend ISAAKIOS DESPOTI (better part visible) in fields | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2003 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, double struck, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2114, $15 |
| Byzantine Empire, Isaac II Angelos (1185-95 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, with nimbate head of Christ on her breast, Greek legend MR ThU (Greek initials for Mother of God) Rev.: Isaac facing in crown, divitision and loros with sagion ornamented with star, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, crowned by Manus Dei (hand of God) coming from top right, Greek legend ISAAKIOS DESPOTI (traces) in fields | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2003 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / F+, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1986, $24 |
| Byzantine Empire, Isaac II Angelos (1185-95 AD), billon aspron trachy | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, with nimbate head of Christ on her breast, Greek legend MR ThU (Greek initials for Mother of God), stars on sides of throne Rev.: Isaac facing in crown, divitision and loros with sagion ornamented with star, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, crowned by Manus Dei (hand of God) coming from top right, Greek legend ISAAKIOS DESPOTI (partial) in fields | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2003 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1987, $24 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), Bulgarian imitative copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of beardless Christ facing Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO B.3c-d, SB 2012v | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF+, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2051, $22 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of beardless Christ facing Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2012 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / VF+, nice brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1983, $36 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), Bulgarian imitative copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of beardless Christ facing Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO B.3c-d, SB 2012v | ||
| GRADING: | F, partial greenish patina, double-struck | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1906, $9 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), Bulgarian imitative copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of beardless Christ facing Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO B.3c-d, SB 2012v | ||
| GRADING: | F / VG, partial greenish patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1828, $9 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), gilt billon? "hyperpyron", 3.12g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ facing on dais, IC - XC to sides, Greek +KE VOITHEI ('God help') around Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros, Alexios holding akakia, and jointly holding patr. cross, Greek legend [...] ESPO KON [...] | ||
| REFERENCE: | cf. SB 2008 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / VF, toned good billon w/ some gold in recesses, thin bit wavy flat fabric, unusual | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1868, $140 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, Greek legends IC [XC} and +KE VOI [...] Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2012 | ||
| GRADING: | F / VF, obv. double-struck and w/ verdigris, dark patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1624, $30 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Constantinople (1204-61), copper aspron trachy (scyphate), type D | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, IC - XC Rev.: Michael standing w/ gl. cr. and cruciform scepter, Greek legend MANOUIL DESPO (well visible, large letters). | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO IV 4 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF, dark patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1927, $55 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Constantinople (1204-61), copper aspron trachy (scyphate), type E, 1.87g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, IC - XC Rev.: Emperor on left,in chlamys, holding labarum and akakia, [crowned by Virgin Mary], almost identical image flipped 180 degrees on the right side, blundered Greek legend [MANOUIL ?] | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO IV 6 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / VF, glossy black patina, interesting double-strike | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1396, $35 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Constantinople (1204-61), small copper aspron trachy, type E (?) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Uncertain facing bust Rev.: Bust of emperor facing in loros, w/ gl. cr. and cruciform scepter, Greek legend [...] L DE [...] (?) | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO IV 34 | ||
| GRADING: | VG+ / AVF, light brown patina w/ some highlights, clipped | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2106, $20 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Epirus (Thessalonika), John Komnenos-Doukas (1237-42 AD), reduced copper trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: St. Demetrius (?) Rev.: John, holding labarum-headed scepter and gl. cr., crowned by Virgin Mary, large star above | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2204v, DO IV 19 | ||
| GRADING: | G / AF, dark patina, irregular flan, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2004, $32 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Epirus (Thessalonika), John Komnenos-Doukas (1237-42 AD), reduced copper trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Star and crescent below Rev.: John standing, holding labarum-headed scepter and gl. cr. | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2215 | ||
| GRADING: | VG / AVF, dark patina, scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1960, $55 |
| Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII Palaiologos (1258-1282 AD), copper trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, Greek "delta" (?) in r. field Rev.: Michael standing, in loros, holding labarum-headed scepter and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross. | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2277, Ben C-20, Gr 1355 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / AVF, partially cleaned, emperor's face encrusted, very scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1881, $95 |
| Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII Palaiologos (1258-1282 AD), copper trachy, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: St. Demetrius seated, holding sword accross knees Rev.: Michael crowned by St. Archangel Michael | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2295, Ben T-2 (pg. 23) | ||
| GRADING: | VG+ / VF, clipped, very scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1890, $85 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy (DO Class XXXVIII), Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of St. Demetrius, Greek legend O AGI [...] Rev.: Emperor, holding scepter crowned by Christ, star above, reverse B between them | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2360, DO 829 | ||
| GRADING: | VG+ / F, very scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1883, $75 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy (DO Class XXXVIII), Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of St. Demetrius, Greek legend A [...] Rev.: Emperor, holding scepter crowned by Christ, star above, reverse B between them (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2360, DO 829 | ||
| GRADING: | AVG / F, flan crack, very scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1891, $48 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy (DO Class XXXIV), Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: St. Demetrius standing Rev.: Emperor, holding cruciform scepter and gl. cr., crowned by Hand of God from top right, 2 stars to left (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2373, DO 815 | ||
| GRADING: | AF / VF, black patina, very scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1892, $110 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Patriarchal cross, star on each side Rev.: Emperor holding cross in circle in each hand, Greek legend AND [...] (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2387 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / AVF, dark patina, heavily clipped (leaving much design off flan), rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1879, $62 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy, Thessalonika mint (DO Class XXIV) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Two circles bisected by 3 lines Rev.: Andronikos and Michael holding together cross in circle on long staff | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2458, LPC 232-6, DO 778-9 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1880, $125 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Four-petalled flower, star in each quarter Rev.: Half-length figure of emperor holding large fleur-de-lis in left hand | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2390, DO V 793-7, Ben 240, BD 29 | ||
| GRADING: | AVG / F, mostly green patina, elongated flan, some design off-flan, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2301, $55 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), gold hyperpyron of Constantinople, 3.33g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Virgin with arms spread, within circular representation of the
walls of Constantinople with 4 groups of towers, flanked by sigla Rev.: Christ standing between kneeling emperor and co-emperor Michael IX, blessing each with one hand, Greek legend ANDRONIKOS MIHAIL DESP (almost full, but part blundered) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2396 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF, typical uneven stike | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1736, $190 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Patriarchal cross, initials of Jesus Christ (IC - XC) to sides Rev.: Emperor holding scepter and akakia, two stars in each field | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2388 | ||
| GRADING: | F, dark patina, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1698, $92 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy, Thessalonika mint (DO Class XXIV) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Two circles bisected by 3 lines Rev.: Andronikos and Michael holding together cross in circle on long staff, Greek legend DES AN HA [...] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2458, LPC 232-6, DO 778-9 | ||
| GRADING: | AF / F+, mixed dark patina, small hairline crack, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1966, $88 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy, Constantinople mint, 2.88g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned Rev.: Emperor facing in loros, holding scepter cruciger and gl. cr., Manus Dei above (?) | ||
| REFERENCE: | cf. SB 2343-4, cf. Ben 110-1, cf. DO 577-8 | ||
| GRADING: | F / VF, dark green-brown-red patina, edge cracks, scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1395, $58 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Palaiologan monogram Rev.: Winged emperor facing, wearing chlamys, holding scepter cruciger and akakia | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2395, Ben (227), DO 762 | ||
| GRADING: | G / F+, dark patina, hairline crack, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2047, $60 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), gold hyperpyron of Constantinople, 3.34g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Virgin with arms spread, within circular representation of the
walls of Constantinople with 6 groups of towers, flanked by sigla Rev.: Christ standing between kneeling emperor and co-emperor Michael IX, blessing each with one hand, Greek legend IC - XC | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2396 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, usual crude strike, toned reddish gold | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2097, $135 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), gold hyperpyron of Constantinople, 2.89g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Virgin with arms spread, within circular representation of the
walls of Constantinople with 6 groups of towers, flanked by sigla (N - A ?) Rev.: Christ standing between kneeling emperor and co-emperor Michael IX, blessing each with one hand, Greek legend IC - XC | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2396 | ||
| GRADING: | F / AVF, usual crude strike, hairline crack | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2098, $125 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze assarion (tetarteron), Constantinople mint, 1.89g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Three-quarter length figures of Andronikos and co-emperor Michael IX, holding jointly labarum, circular Greek legend AVTOKRATORES ROMAOIN (partial) Rev.: Greek legend AVTOKRATORES ROMAOIN in four lines (top weak) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2440, Ben 172, DO 689 | ||
| GRADING: | F, green-red patina w/ some encrustation, uneven strike, very scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2062, $90 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze assarion, struck 1302/3, 1.73g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Emperor and co-emperor Michael IX, each crowned in loros, jointly holding long cross, Greek legend ANDRONIK MIH (part. blundered) Rev.: Large Greek "ni - alpha", pellet and ligature mark above (indiction year 1 = 1302/3 AD) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2432, DO 659-60, Ben 164 | ||
| GRADING: | AF, darker patina, flan crack, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2091, $62 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), gold hyperpyron of Constantinople, 3.75g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Virgin with arms spread, within circular representation of the
walls of Constantinople with 6 groups of towers Rev.: Christ standing between kneeling emperor and co-emperor Michael IX, blessing each with one hand, Greek legend [ANDRONIKOS] MIHAIL DESP | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2396, Ben 127 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, typical weak center anad crude strike | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2215, $165 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), gold hyperpyron of Constantinople, 3.99g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Virgin with arms spread, within circular representation of the
walls of Constantinople with 6 groups of towers Rev.: Christ standing between kneeling emperor and co-emperor Michael IX, blessing each with one hand, Greek legend ANDRONIKOS [MIHAIL DESP], IC -XC | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2396, Ben 127 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, typical weak center anad crude strike | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2216, $190 |
| Byzantine Empire, John VIII Palaiologos (1423-48 AD), silver stavraton (half hyperpyron) of Constantinople, 5.34g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ nimbate, IC - XC Rev.: Bust of emperor, Greek legend in two bands, commencing outside, +IOANNIS DESPOTIS O PALEOLOGOS / +ThU HARITI VASILEVS ROMEON | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2563 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, couple of strike cracks | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2222, $130 |
| Byzantine Empire, John VIII Palaiologos (1423-48 AD), silver half stavraton (quarter hyperpyron) of Constantinople, 3.39g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ nimbate, IC - XC Rev.: Bust of emperor, Greek legend around, [+IOANNIS] DESPOTIS O PALEOL[OGOS] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2565 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, usual weak areas, some toning | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1867, $90 |
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