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Visigoths. Liuva II, 601-603. Gold Tremissis (1.52 g) minted at Emerita (today's Mérida). Bust facing. Reverse: Bust facing. MEC I, 224; ...

Visigoths. Sisebut, 612-621. Gold Tremissis (1.43 g) minted at Ispali (today's Seville). Bust facing. Reverse: Bust facing. MEC I, 232; Miles (H...

Visigoths. Erwig, 680-687. Gold Tremissis (1.46 g) minted at Emerita (Mérida). Head of Christ(?) superimposed upon cross on base. Reverse: Cros

Anastasius I, 491-518. Gold Barbaric Tremissis (1.48 g) perhaps struck by the Ostrogothic King Theoderic (493-526) at Rome or Milan. Diademed, cuirass

Justin I, 518-527. Gold Solidus (4.48 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Justin I, holding spea

Justin I, 518-527. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Justin I, holding spea

Justin I, 518-527. Gold Solidus (4.48 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Justin I, holding spea

Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Justinian I. Revers

Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Justinian I. Revers

Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.47 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Justinian I. Revers

Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Justinian I. Revers

Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.42 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Justinian I. Revers

Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.42 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Justin II holding globe surmounted by Victor

Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Carthage, 589-590. Helmeted, cuirassed and draped bust facing of Maurice Tiberius holding g

Phocas, 602-610. Gold Solidus (4.51g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown and holding cross. Reverse:

Heraclius, 610-641. Gold Solidus (4.32 g) minted at Constantinople. Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine (son of Heraclius) wearing cro

Constans II, 641-668. Gold Solidus (4.35 g) minted at Constantinople. Facing busts of Constans II with long beard and Constantine IV (son of Constans

Constans II, 641-668. Gold Semissis (2.21 g) minted at Constantinople. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constans II. Reverse: Cross potent

Constantine IV, 668-685. Gold Solidus (4.42 g) minted at Constantinople. Beardless bust three-quarter facing to right, wearing helmet and cuirass, and

Leo III, 717-741. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Leo III holding globus cruciger and akakia. Reverse: Facing bust of b

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Constantine V with short beard, holding cross potent and akakia

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Constantine V with short beard, holding cross potent and akakia

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Constantine V with short beard, holding cross potent and akakia

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Constantine V with short beard, holding cross potent and akakia

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Constantine V with short beard, holding cross potent and akakia

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Constantine V and Leo IV (son of Constantine V); in upper cent

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.40 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Constantine V and Leo IV (son of Constantine V); in upper cent

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Constantine V and Leo IV (son of Constantine V); in upper cent

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Constantine V and Leo IV (son of Constantine V); in upper cent

Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.34 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Constantine V and Leo IV (son of Constantine V); in upper cent

Leo IV, 775-780. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Leo IV and Constantine VI (son of Leo IV); in upper central field, cr

Leo IV, 775-780. Gold Solidus (4.37 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Leo IV and Constantine VI (son of Leo IV); in upper central field, cr

Leo IV, 775-780. Gold Solidus (4.39 g) minted at Constantinople. Leo IV and Constantine VI (son of Leo IV) enthroned, facing; in upper central field,

Leo IV, 775-780. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Constantinople. Leo IV and Constantine VI (son of Leo IV) enthroned, facing; in upper central field,

Leo IV, 775-780. Gold Solidus (4.36 g) minted at Constantinople. Leo IV and Constantine VI (son of Leo IV) enthroned, facing; in upper central field,

Constantine VI, 780-797. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Constantine VI and Irene (mother of Constantine VI); in upper

Constantine VI, 780-797. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Constantine VI and Irene (mother of Constantine VI); in upper

Constantine VI, 780-797. Gold Solidus (4.38 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Constantine VI and Irene (mother of Constantine VI); in upper

Nicephorus I, 802-811. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Nicephorus I holding cross potent and akakia. Reverse: Cross pot

Nicephorus I, 802-811. Gold Solidus (4.40 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Nicephorus I holding cross potent and akakia. Reverse: Bust faci

Nicephorus I, 802-811. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Nicephorus I holding cross potent and akakia. Reverse: Bust faci

Nicephorus I, 802-811. Gold Solidus (4.37 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Nicephorus I holding cross potent and akakia. Reverse: Bust faci

Theophilus, 829-842. Gold Solidus (3.33 g) minted at Syracuse. Facing bust of Theophilus holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Facing bust of Theophilus h

Romanus III, 1028-1034. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.33 g) minted at Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, raising right hand in benediction. Reverse

Constantine X, 1059-1067. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.41 g) minted at Constantinople. Christ seated facing on throne, raising right hand in benediction

John II, Comnenus, 1118-1143. Electrum Aspron Trachy (4.39 g) minted at Constantinople. Christ seated facing on throne. Reverse: John II and Saint Geo

John II, Comnenus, 1118-1143. Electrum Aspron Trachy (4.39 g) minted at Constantinople. Christ seated facing on throne. Reverse: John II and Saint Geo

Manuel I, 1143-1180. Gold Hyperpyron (4.28 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction. Reverse: Manuel stan

Two Sicilian Gold Coins. A Byzantine semissis of Theophilus (ninth century) and a tari of Friedrich II (early thirteenth century). Condition is VF or

Two EF Gold Solidi of Justin I and Justinian I. S. 56 and S. 140. Lot of 2 coins. Encompassing 1700 years from Republican times through the fall of

Two Gold Issues of Byzantium. Tremissis of Tiberius II (S. 425; lustrous, EF) and a solidus of Maurice Tiberius (S. 478; lustrous, Superb EF). Estima

Seventeen Byzantine and Related Bronzes. An array of coins is presented with most all being minted from different reigns. Condition averages typical V

Two Choice VF Gold Solidi of the Seventh Century. Heraclius (S. 770) plus a solidus of Constans II (S. 959). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $475 - 5

Three Gold Byzantine Coins. Constantine IV (solidus; obverse scratching, EF), Michael II and Theophilus (Syracusan solidus; About VF), plus Constantin

Two Byzantine Silver Coins. Miliaresion of John I (S. 1792; Choice VF) and a quarter hyperpyron of John VIII (S. 2565; F-VF). Lot of 2 coins. Estimat

Two Gold Coins of the Eleventh Century. Histamenon nomisma of Romanus III (S. 1819; Choice VF) and a histamenon nomisma of Romanus IV (S. 1861; VF). L

Two Electrum Histamenon Nomismas (Nomismata). Michael VII (S. 1868; About VF) and Nicephorus III (S. 1881; Fine). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $35

Trio of Electrum Emissions. Nicephorus III (histamenon nomisma; S. 1881; Choice VF); Isaac II (aspron trachy; S. 2002; Choice VF), plus Andronicus II

Three Gold Coins of the Later Byzantine Empire. Alexius I (hyperpyron; S. 1913; edge irregularities, Choice VF); John II (hyperpyron; S. 1941; obverse

Four Silver Coins. Emanating from such ancient cities as Tarsos (stater), Larissa, Istros and Apollonia in Illyria, condition averages F-VF. Lot of 4

Kushan. Heraios, First Half of AD First Century. AR Tetradrachm (12.49 g). Diademed bust right of Heraios. Reverse: King on horseback right; above, Ni

Kushan. Vima Kadphises, c. AD 100-128. Gold Dinar (8.05 g), Mint "A", fifth emission. Diademed and crowned half-length bust left of Vima K...

Kushan. Huvishka, c. AD 126-164. Gold Dinar (8.06 g), Mint I (A). Diademed and crowned half-length bust left of Huvishka on clouds. Reverse: Ardoxsho

India, Kushan Kingdom. Kanishka I, c. AD 127-152. Gold Dinar (7.99 g). Kanishka I standing left, holding spear and elephant goad, sacrificig over low

India, Kushans. Vasu Deva II, c. AD 260-300. Gold Stater (7.80 g). King standing left. Reverse: Goddess Ardoksho enthroned facing. Cf. Mitchiner (ACW)

India, Kushans. Vasu Deva II, c. AD 260-300. Gold Stater (7.83 g). King standing left. Reverse: Goddess Ardoksho enthroned facing. Cf. Mitchiner (ACW)

India, Kushans. Vasu Deva II, c. AD 260-300. Gold Stater (7.81 g). King standing left. Reverse: Goddess Ardoksho enthroned facing. Cf. Mitchiner (ACW)

India, Gupta Kingdom. Skandagupta, AD 455-480. Gold Dinar (9.19 g). Skandagupta standing left. Reverse: Goddess seated facing on lotus. Mitchiner (Anc

Albania. Platinum Prova 100 Francs, 1927-V. Weight 31.7 grams. Zog I, 1925-1939. Head right. Reverse: Plowing scene. Only 5 pieces struck sometime in

Argentina. 8 Escudos, 1834-RA P. Fr-2; KM-21. Second sunface type. Flaming sun with human face. Reverse: Oval shield with clasped hands upholding cap

Argentina. 2 Escudos, 1843-RB. Fr-12; KM-17. Weight 0.1899 ounce. La Rioja. Sun over mountains. Reverse: Arms. Scarce one year type. NGC graded About

Argentina. 5 Pesos (Argentino), 1888. Fr-14; KM-31. Weight 0.2333 ounce. Liberty head. Reverse: Arms. PCGS graded AU-55. Estimated Value $275 - 300.

Australia. Sovereign, 1879-M. Fr-16; KM-7. Weight 0.2355 ounce. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: St. George. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $275 -

Australia. Sovereign, 1881-M. KM-7. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: St. George. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $300 - 350.

Australia. Sovereign, 1887-M. Fr-16; KM-7. Weight 0.2355 ounce. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: St. George. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $275 -

Australia. Sovereign, 1890-M. Fr-20; KM-10. Weight 0.2355 ounce. Victoria. Jubilee head. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $275 - 300.

Australia. Sovereign, 1901-S. Fr-23; KM-13. Weight 0.2355 ounce. Victoria. Old head. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $275 - 300.

Austria - Salzburg. Ducat, 1801-M. Fr-880; KM-463. Hieronymous Graf Colloredo, 1772-1803. Bust right. Reverse: Arms. Adjustment marks near edge. Lustr

Austria. 4 Ducats, 1910. Fr-487; KM-2276. Franz Joseph, 1848-1916. NGC graded Uncirculated, Details (Bent). Estimated Value $700 - 800.

Austria. 100 Kronen, 1923. Fr-518; KM-2831. Mintage 617 pieces struck. Imperial eagle. Reverse: Value within circular wreath. Rare two year type. NGC

Austria. 20 Kronen, 1924. Fr-519; KM-2830. Large eagle. Reverse: Value within wreath. Scarce two year type. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,700

Austria. 25 Schillings, 1926. Fr-521; KM-2841. Weight 0.1702 ounce. Imperial eagle. Reverse: Value and date. PCGS graded MS-64. Estimated Value $200

Austria. 25 Schillings, 1937. Fr-524; KM-2856. Eagle. Reverse: St. Leopold holding model of Church. Estimated Value $600 - 700.

Austrian Netherlands. Sovrano, 1793-V (Gunzberg). Fr-472; KM-64. Struck in 1823. Franz II, 1792-1806. Laureate head right. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded A

Belgium - Liège. Ducat, 1654. Fr-324; KM-74 (Liege); Delm-357. 3.46 grams. 22.16 mm. Maximilian Henry of Bavaria, 1650-1688. Crowned quartered

Bohemia (Wallenstein). Ducat, 1631. Fr-145; KM-61. 3.70 grams. 21.94 mm. Albert Wallenstein (Duke of Friedland and Sagan), 1625-1634. Front large faci

Bolivia. 8 Escudos, 1837-LM (Potosi). Fr-21; KM-99. Republic. National arms with six stars below. Reverse: Bolivar to right, BOLIVAR below. Lustrous.

Canada. Sovereign, 1911-C. Fr-2; KM-20. Weight 0.2355 ounce. George V. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $275 - 300.

Canada. 10 Dollars, 1914. Fr-3; KM-27. George V. A lovely mint fresh example of this scarcer date. Rare this nice. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value

Chile. 8 Escudos, 1751-So-J (Santiago). Fr-5; KM-12. Ferdinand VI, 1746-1759. Small standard draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Small crowned B

Chile. 8 Escudos, 1811-FJ (Santiago). Fr-28; KM-72. Fernando VII. Local "imaginary" uniformed bust to right, date at bottom. Reverse: Crow...

Chile. 8 Escudos, 1817-So FJ. Fr-29; KM-78. Ferdinand VII. Bust of Charles IV right. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. Faint adjus

China. Lot: 5 Yuan, 1983. KM-68. Weight 0.0499 ounce per coin. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Panda. In sealed plastic. Lot of 10 coins. Brilliant Proof.

China. Gold Medal, 1984. 46.6 grams. Stamped .999 fine. For the 10th Anniversary of Color House (Hong Kong). Reverse: Dragon with double symbols for g

China. 100 Yuan, 1988. KM-214. Weight 0.2358 ounce. Golden monkey. In original case with certificate number 15513. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated

China. 10 Yuan, 1997. KM-1060. Weight 0.0999 ounce. Monument in Tiananmen Square. Reverse: Child holding carp. NGC graded MS-68. Estimated Value $12

China. Gold 100 Yuan, 2000. KM-1326. Gold weight 0.4580 ounce. Mintage 2,300. Plus Silver 50 Yuan, 2000. KM-1323. 4.9948 ounces. Dragon. Rectangular 8

Tibet. Fantasy Gold ½ Rupee (1904-1912). K-F595. 5.0 grams. Bust left. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500.

Colombia. 8 Escudos, 1769/7 PN-J (Popayan). Fr-24; KM-38.2. 26.99 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. Draped bust of Ferdinand VI right; name of Charles II

Colombia. 8 Escudos, 1787-P SF. Fr-44; KM-50.2a. Charles III. Bust of King right. Reverse: Crowned arms with Golden Fleece Collar. Adjustment mark acr