LOT 2816
Byzantine Cyprus - Isaac Comnenus- Tetarteron 1184-1191 A.D.
Obv: details near illegible. Rev: Virgin nimbate to right with Isaac on left both standing facing with cross-headed sceptre between. Fair; pierced.(4.43 grams.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Harrow, UK gentleman.
LiteratureCf. Sear 1998.
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Byzantine Cyprus - Isaac Comnenus- Tetarteron 1184-1191 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Obv: details near illegible. Rev: Virgin nimbate to right with Isaac on left both standing facing with cross-headed sceptre between. 4.43 grams.
Fair; pierced.
Property of a Harrow, UK gentleman. -
Byzantine Coins - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine - Gold Solidus 613-641 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Syracuse, Sicily mint. Obv: D N HERACLIVS PP AVG legend with Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine busts facing wearing chlamys and crown with cross above. Rev: VICTORIA AVGG E legend with cross on three steps; CONOB in exergue. 4.47 grams.
Near very fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
Byzantine Coins - Michael IV - Anonymous AE Follis 1034-1041 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Class C, Constantinople mint. Obv: EMMANOVHL around, IC-XC to right and left of nimbate, three-quarter length figure of Christ facing, raising right hand and holding book of Gospels in left hand. Rev: IC-XC/NI-KA in two lines, jewelled cross with dot at each end. 10.73 grams.
Fine.
Acquired ArtCoins Roma auction, with lot ticket. Property of an Essex collector.
