LOT 3480
Nicephorus Basilacius (Usurper) AE Follis. AD 1078.
Thessalonica mint. Nimbate bust of Christ Pantokrator facing; IC XC across fields / Jewelled patriarchal cross with central X set on base; [C]-B N-B in quarters. DOC 2b (Nicephorus Bryennius); SB 1890. Very Fine. Very rare light module.(2.98gr, 22mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a London, UK, gentleman.
FootnotesNicephorus Basilacius was a general of Michael VII who had been sent in 1078 to quell the revolt of Nicephorus Bryennius, duke of Dyrrhachium. Whilst Basilacius was unsuccessful in his attempts to oppose Bryennius, he took possession of Thessalonica where he would soon after proclaim himself emperor. The revolts of the Nicephori would, however, be short lived as Nicephorus III Botaniates took control of Constantinople and sent his general Alexius Comnenus to deal with the rebels. Basilacius was surrendered to Alexius by the citizens of Thessalonica following a short siege of the city.
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Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, as Emperor of Thessalonica BI Trachy. 1225/7-1230.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Thessalonica mint. Struck AD 1224-1225(?). Type A. Bust of Christ Emmanuel, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, holding scroll in left hand; IC XC flanking, ⟒ M A in three lines to left, ᏌͶ to right / Theodore and St. Demetrios, holding sword over shoulder, standing facing, supporting between them staff topped by cross-in-circle and triangular decoration; ΘЄο to right, O AΓΗ Δ to left. DOC 4; SB 2161. 3,70gr, 31mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Partially double struck on reverse.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 531.2, 26 January 2023, lot 1773 (part of). -
Justinian I AE 40 Nummi or Follis. AD 527-565.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Cyzicus mint. Dated RY 18 (AD 544/5). 1st officina. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, helmetted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger with right hand and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif with left, cross to right / Large M, ANNO XЧIII (date) across field, cross above, A below; KYZ in exergue. MIBE 120; DOC 170a; SB 207. 21.73gr, 37mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Flan crack at 7h.
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Heraclius AE 10 Nummi or Decanummium. AD 610-641.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Catania mint. Dated RY 5 (614/5). Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Large I; ANNO V (date) across field; CAT below. DOC -; MIB 240; SB 885. 3.85gr, 14mm, 7h.
Very Fine. Very rare date.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
