LOT 3744
Alexius II, Emperor of Trebizond AR Asper. AD 1297-1330.
ALЄZ, Alexius, holding trefoil sceptre on horseback riding to right; sigla: P to right; symbol beneath horse / O A (as monogram) ЄV-Γ-Ν, St. Eugenius, holding cruciform sceptre, on horseback riding to right; [symbol] beneath horse. Cf. Sommer (2023), p. 669, T7.6.2.; Bendall, Introduction 52; SB 2619. Near Very Fine. Toned.(2.04gr, 22mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on UK art market.
Property of a Middlesex gentleman.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Phocas AE 40 Nummi or Follis. Dated RY 2 (AD 603/4). Cyzicus mint. 1st officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
δ m [...] PЄRP AVG, crowned facing bust, wearing consular robes, holding mappa in right hand and cross in left / Large XXXX in centre; above, ANNO; below, KYZA; in field to right, II. DOC 70; MIB 76; SB 665. 12.90gr, 32mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Justinian I AE Decanummium of 10 Nummi. Dated RY 33 (AD 559/60). Cyzicus mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
D N IV[...]ANVS A, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust to right / Large I, cross (or star) above; [A N N O] X XX III (date) across field; KVZ (Z retrograde) in exergue. DOC 193-8 var. (unlisted date); SB 209. 1.94gr, 14mm, 3h.
Near Very Fine. Very rare date.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Maurice Tiberius AE 40 Nummi or Follis. Dated RY 9 (AD 590/1). Constantinople mint. 3rd officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
O N ᙏAV τIbЄR P P I, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / Large M; cross above, A N N O GI II (date) across field; Γ below, CON in exergue. SB 494. 12.65gr, 29mm, 7h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
