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Constantine VII and Romanus I, 920-944, Gold Solidus (4.4g) minted at Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and book of Gospels. Rever

Byzantine Empire. Constantine VII and Romanus II, 945-959. Gold Solidus (4.38g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr (with three

Byzantine Empire. Constantine VII and Romanus II, 945-959. Gold Solidus (4.35g), Constantinople. 945-59. Another, all as previous, but with two pellet

Byzantine Empire. Constantine VII and Romanus II, 945-959. Gold Solidus (4.25g), Constantinople. 945-59. Another, all as lot 2260. DOC 15; Sear 1751.

Byzantine Empire. Constantine VII and Romanus II, 945-959. Silver Miliaresion (3g), Constantinople. IhSUS XRISTUS NICA, cross crosslet on three steps,

Byzantine Empire. Constantine VII and Romanus II, 945-959. Gold Solidus (4.42g), Constantinople. All as lot 2261, but the bust of Christ shows his r.

Byzantine Empire. Romanus I, Christopher, and Constantine VII, 921-931. Gold Solidus (4.35g), Constantinople. 921. Romanus, wearing loros and holding

Byzantine Empire. Romanus I and Christopher, 921-931. Gold Solidus (4.27g), Constantinople. Christ, with nimbus cr., seated facing on lyre-backed thro

Byzantine Empire. Romanus I and Constantine VII, 920-944. Gold Solidus (4.44g), Constantinople. Similar to lot 2255, but Romanus now takes precedence

Byzantine Empire. Romanus I, Christopher, and Constantine VII, 921-931. Silver Miliaresion (3.42g), Constantinople. IhSUS XRISTUS NICA, cross potent o

Byzantine Empire. Romanus I and Constantine VII with Stephen and Constantine, 931-944. Silver Miliaresion (2.72g). Constantinople IhSUS XRISTUS NICA,

Byzantine Empire. Nicephorus II, 963-969. Gold Histamenon Nomisma or Solidus (4.42g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and ho

Byzantine Empire. Nicephorus II, 963-969. Gold Histamenon Nomisma or Solidus (4.32g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 4: Sear 1778. Good

Byzantine Empire. Nicephorus II and Basil II, 963-969. Gold Tetarteron Nomisma (3.88g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and

Byzantine Empire. Nicephorus II, 963-969. Gold Tetarteron Nomisma or Lightweight Solidus (4.06g), Constantinople. Similar to lot 2270, but struck on a

Byzantine Empire. Nicephorus II, 963-969. Silver Miliaresion (2.98g), Constantinople. IhSUS XRISTUS NICA, cross crosslet on globus above two steps, me

Byzantine Empire. John I, 969-976. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.36g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holding book of Gosp

Byzantine Empire. John I, 969-976. Gold Histamenon or Tetarteron Nomisma (3.62g), Constantinople. Similar to previous, but the emperor holds patriarch

Byzantine Empire. John I, 969-976. Silver Miliaresion (2.75g), Constantinople. IhSUS XRISTUS NICA, cross crosslet on globus above two steps, circular

Byzantine Empire. Basil II and Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.4g), Constantinople. 977. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus

Byzantine Empire. Basil II and Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.42g), Constantinople. 1005-25. Similar to previous, but with cre

Byzantine Empire. Basil II and Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Anonymous Silver Miliaresion (2.79g), Constantinople. Nimbate bust of the Virgin Nikopoios

Byzantine Empire. Basil II and Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Silver Miliaresion (2.12g), Constantinople. 977-89. Cross crosslet, with X at center and pe

Byzantine Empire. Basil II and Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Silver Miliaresion (2.6g), Constantinople. 989-1025. Another, similar to previous, but on l

Byzantine Empire. Constantine VIII Alone, 1025-1028. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.39g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and ho

Byzantine Empire. Romanus III, 1028-1034. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.38g), Constantinople. Christ seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing nimbu

Byzantine Empire. Romanus III, 1028-1034. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.31g), Constantinople. Another, similar to previous, but the Virgin wears nimbus.

Byzantine Empire. Romanus III, 1028-1034 (4.31g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 1d; Sear 1819. Fine/very fine. Estimated Value $125

Byzantine Empire. Romanus III, 1028-1034. Anonymous Silver Miliaresion (3.73g), Constantinople. 1030. The Virgin Hodegetria stg. three-quarter face to

Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.4g), Constantinople. Christ seated facing on lyre-backed throne, wearing nimbu

Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.38g), Constantinople. Similar to previous, but the emperor holds labarum and p

Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.3g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 2a; Sear 1829. Nearly Extre

Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.39g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holding bo

Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Gold Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople. 1054-5. Another, all as previous. DOC 4a; Sear 1831Obv. as previ

Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.39g), Constantinople. 1054-5. Another, all as previous. DOC 4a; Sear 1831. Cho

Constantine IX, Monomachus, 1042-1055. Gold Tetarteron Nomisma (4.0 g). Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium. Reverse: Bust

Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055. GoldTetarteron Nomisma (4.07g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holding boo

Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Silver Miliaresion (large module, concave fabric 2.83g), Constantinople. The Virgin stg. facing on dais,

Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Silver two-thirds Miliaresion (2.09g), Constantinople. Facing nimbate bust of the Virgin Blachernitissa w

Byzantine Empire. Theodora, 1055-1056. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (flat fabric 4.48g), Constantinople. Christ stg. facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr

Byzantine Empire. Michael VI, 1056-1057. Gold Tetarteron Nomisma (4.04g), Constantinople. Facing nimbate bust of the Virgin with her hands uplifted (o

Byzantine Empire. Isaac I, 1057-1059. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.43g), Constantinople. Christ, wearing nimbus cr., seated facing on backless throne, h

Byzantine Empire. Isaac I, 1057-1059. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.36g), Constantinople. Similar to previous, but on rev. the emperor holds labarum in r

Byzantine Empire. Isaac I, 1057-1059. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.43g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 1; Sear 1844. Choice Extremely Fi

Byzantine Empire. Constantine X, 1059-1067. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.45g), Constantinople. Christ, wearing nimbus cr., seated facing on square-backe

Byzantine Empire. Constantine X, 1059-1067. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.32g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 1a; Sear 1847. Nearly Very

CONSTANTINE X, 1059-1067, gold histamenon nomisma (4.34 grams), Constantinople. Obv. As previous, but Christ is seated on lyre-backed throne. Rev. The

Byzantine Empire. Constantine X and Eudocia, 1059-1067. Silver Miliaresion (1.96g), Constantinople. Cross crosslet on four steps, with X at center and

Byzantine Empire. Constantine X, 1059-1067. Silver two-thirds Miliaresion (1.57g), Constantinople. The Theotokos, or Virgin of Blachernae, stg. facing

Byzantine Empire. Eudocia with Michael VII and Constantius, May-Dec. 1067. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.31g). Constantinople Christ, wearing nimbus cr.,

Byzantine Empire. Romanus IV and Eudocia, with Michael VII, Constantius and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Gold Histamenon. Nomisma (4.39g) Constantinople The

Byzantine Empire. Romanus IV and Eudocia, with Michael VII, Constantius and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Gold Histamenon. Nomisma (4.31g), Constantinople Si

Byzantine Empire. Michael VII, 1071-1078. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.37g), Constantinople. Christ, wearing nimbus cr., seated facing on square-backed

Byzantine Empire. Michael VII, 1071-1078. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (pale metal, 4.28g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and h

Byzantine Empire. Michael VII and Maria, 1071-1078. Gold Tetarteron Nomisma (pale metal 4.04g), Constantinople. Nimbate bust of the Virgin facing, hol

Byzantine Empire. Michael VII, 1071-1078. Silver Miliaresion (concave fabric, 2.03g), Constantinople. The Virgin stg. facing on footstool, nimbate and

Byzantine Empire. Michael VII and Maria, 1071-1078. Silver Miliaresion (1.46g), Constantinople. Cross crosslet on globus resting on four steps, with X

Byzantine Empire. Michael VII, 1071-1078. Silver two-thirds Miliaresion (pierced 1.21g), Constantinople. Nimbate bust of the Virgin facing, holding be

MICHAEL VII AND MARIA, silver one-third miliaresion (0.69 grams), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holding book of Gospel

Byzantine Empire. Nicephorus III, 1078-1081. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (pale metal, 4.36g), Constantinople. Christ, wearing nimbus cr., seated facing on

Byzantine Empire. Nicephorus III Botaniates, 1078-1081. Silver Miliaresion (2g), Constantinople. Cross crosslet on globus resting on three steps, with

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Histamenon Nomisma (electrum or silver, 4.25g), Constantinople Christ, wearing

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Histamenon Nomisma (electrum or silver, 4.31g). Constantinople Another, all as

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Histamenon Nomisma (electrum or silver, flan. chipped (4.10g) 1082-7. Christ,

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Histamenon Nomisma (silver or billon, 3.12g). Constantinople 1082-7. Similar t

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Tetarteron Nomisma (silver, 3.83g). Constantinople 1087-92. Christ Emmanuel st

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Miliaresion (billon, concave fabric, 1.88g). Constantinople The Virgin stg. fa

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Histamenon Nomisma (electrum or silver, 4.38g). Thessalonica 1081-2. Bust of C

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118 (Pre-Reform Coinage, 1081-1092). Histamenon Nomisma (electrum or silver, 4.39g). Thessalonica 1082-7. Similar t

Alexius I, 1081-1118. Post-Reform Coinage 1092-1118. Gold hyperpyron (4.2 g). Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, raising r. han

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I and Irene with John II, 1081-1118. Billon Aspron Trachy Nomisma (2.8g), Thessalonica. 1092/3, on the occasion of the coron

Byzantine Empire. Alexis I, 1081-1118 (Post-Reform Coinage, 1092-1118). Billon Aspron Trachy Nomisma (4.55g). Constantinople Christ seated facing on s

Byzantine Empire. Alexis I, 1081-1118 (Post-Reform Coinage, 1092-1118). Billon Aspron Trachy Nomisma (4.06g). Constantinople Another, all as previous.

Byzantine Empire. Alexis I, 1081-1118 (Post-Reform Coinage, 1092-1118). Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.31g). Thessalonica Christ seated facing on backless

Byzantine Empire. Alexis I, 1081-1118 (Post-Reform Coinage, 1092-1118). Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.4g). Thessalonica Another, all as previous, but wit

Byzantine Empire. Alexis I, 1081-1118 (Post-Reform Coinage, 1092-1118). Billon Aspron Trachy Nomisma (3.92g). Philippopolis (?) Christ seated facing o

Byzantine Empire. John II, 1118-1143. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.38g), Constantinople. 1118-22. Christ seated facing on backless throne, wearing nimbu

Byzantine Empire. John II, 1118-1143. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.4g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 1; Hendy pl. 9, 1-3; Sear 1938. Ch

Byzantine Empire. Isaac II, First Reign, 1185-1195, gold hyperpyron nomisma (4.22 grams), Constantinople. 1122-37. Obv. Christ enthoned, as previous.

Byzantine Empire. John II, 1118-1143. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma (3.82g), Constantinople. 1118-22. Obv. As previous. Rev. Facing stg. figures of J

Byzantine Empire. John II, 1118-1143. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma (4.59g), Constantinople. 1122-43. Similar to previous, but the patriarchal cross

Byzantine Empire. John II, 1118-1143. Billon Aspron Trachy Nomisma (3.1g), Thessalonica. The Virgin, nimbate, seated facing on backless throne, holdin

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.32g), Constantinople. 1143-52. Beardless bust of youthful Christ Emmanuel facing, we

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.4g), Constantinople. 1152-60. Another, all as previous, but the emperor's coll...

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.41g), Constantinople. 1167-80. Another, all as previous, but the emperor's col...

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.24g), Constantinople. 1167-80. Another, all as previous, but the emperor's col...

Manuel I, 1143-1180. Gold hyperpyron (4.1 g). Mint of Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, beardless, wearing nimbus and holding scroll. Reverse: M

Manuel I, 1143-1180. Gold hyperpyron (4.2g). Mint of Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, beardless, wearing nimbus, raising r. hand in benediction;

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma (3.98g), Constantinople. 1152-67. Christ seated facing on backless throne, weari

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma (3.88g), Constantinople. 1160-64. Christ, wearing nimbus cr., stg. facing on dai

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma (4.28g), Constantinople. 1164-7. Beardless bust of youthful Christ Emmanuel faci

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma (3.81g), Constantinople. 1164-7. Another, all as previous. DOC 5b; Hendy pl. 13,

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.18g), Thessalonica. Similar to lot 2340 but the emperor's globus is surmounte...

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma (4.3g), Thessalonica. 1160-67. The Virgin, nimbate, seated facing on backless th

Byzantine Empire. Andronicus I, 1183-1185. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.23g), Constantinople. The Virgin, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne

Byzantine Empire. Andronicus I, 1183-1185. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma (4.42g), Constantinople. The Virgin stg. facing on footstool, nimbate and wi

Byzantine Empire. Andronicus I, 1183-1185. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma (4.41g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous, but with dot on labarum s

Byzantine Empire. Andronicus I, 1183-1185. Billon Aspron Trachy Nomisma (4.49g), Constantinople. The Virgin, nimbate, stg. facing on footstool, holdin

Isaac II, 1185-1195. Gold hyperpyron (4.2g). Mint of Constantinople. The Virgin enthroned facing, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; she holds

Byzantine Empire. Isaac II, First Reign, 1185-1195. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.17g), Constantinople. The Virgin, nimbate, seated facing on square-back