LOT 3226
Justinian I AE 10 Nummi or Decanummium. AD 527-565.
Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. Dated RY 24 (AD 550/1). Helmetted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large I; cross above, date across field; mintmark below. DOC 255; MIBE 157; SB 236. Good Very Fine.(5.23gr, 21mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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Tiberius III (Apsimar) AE 20 Nummi or Half Follis. AD 698-705.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Constantinople mint. Dated RY 1(?) (AD 698/9). Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear / Large K; cross above, date across field. SB 1368. 2.58gr, 23mm, 7h.
Near Very Fine. Overstruck.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. -
Michael VII Ducas AR 2/3 Miliaresion. AD 1071-1078.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Constantinople mint. MH (ligate) ΘV, facing bust of the Virgin Mary, holding medallion with the face of the Holy Infant; pellets flanking / + ΘKЄ [R]OHΘЄI MIXAHΛ [Δ]ЄCΠOTH Tധ ΔᏌKA in five lines. DOC 8; Sear 1876. 1.35gr, 18mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. -
Justin II, with Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis. AD 565-578.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Nicomedia mint. Dated RY 7 (AD 572/573). Justin and Sophia, both nimbate, enthroned facing; Justin holding globus cruciger and Sophia holding cruciform sceptre / Large M; cross above, ANNO GI across fields, A below, NIKO in exergue. SB 369. 11.90gr, 31mm, 5h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s (collector's ticket included).
