Reign of Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Class D bronze follis.
+EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. IC-XC.
IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE, with Cross above. 28 mm. #701: $75 SOLD
GEM OF THE COLLECTION!
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. Large coin with amazing, sharp detail and pleasing glossy patina. 34 mm. A collector-quality beauty! #3210: $245 SOLD
Nicephorus III, 1078 - 1081 AD. Class I bronze follis.
Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand, IC-XC / Latin cross with X at center, floral design and pellets around. 24 mm. #713: $75 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE below. Lovely olive-green patina with nice layer of earthen encrustation. Partially double-struck on reverse. 27 mm. A very pleasing piece with good character! #8395: $85 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE below. 27 mm. Nice detail! #424649: $110 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. 28 mm, 11.17 g. Dark olive-green patina. ex-CNG. #2835762: $85 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. 25x27 mm, 4.73 g. Glossy deep green patina. Nicer than photo. #64192: $125 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE (Jesus Christ King of Kings) in four lines. 27 mm, 11.04 g. Lovely, bright tone. #CB2001: $150 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. Gorgeous glossy maroon to green patina. 28 mm. #424654: $90 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Time of Constantine X Ducas and his empress Eudocia, December 25 1059-May 21 1067 AD. Excellent bronze follis. Christ standing facing, holding Book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHL IC-XC/ Eudocia on left, Constantine on right, standing, holding labarum with cross upon three steps. Each wears crown and loros. Excellent brassy/brown patina, sharp detail. About as good as these get! ref: Sear 1853, BMC 18-31. 27 mm, 8.44 g. ex-Frank S. Robinson, NY. #CB2047: $250 SOLD
Reign of Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Class D bronze follis.
+EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. IC-XC.
IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE, with Cross above. 32x28 mm, 6.61 g. Gorgeous patina. #CB2021: $150 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE (Jesus Christ King of Kings) in four lines. 31x27 mm, 9.81 g. Neat, crude edge. #CB2004: $145 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Bronze Follis, Anonymous Class C type. Constantinople mint. 3/4 length figure of Christ Antiphonetes facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels, IC-XC in fields. / IC-XC NI-KA in two lines divided by a jeweled cross with globules at the extremities. 27x28 mm, 5.44 g. ref: DO 4; SB 1825. aVF. Nice! #CB2062: $125 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Large Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. Huge 32 mm, 16.17 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Black patina. #CB2061: $99 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 26 mm, 9.23 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Nice portrait. #CB2163: $99 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Gorgeous bronze follis, set into lovely .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings"). 29 mm dia. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Incredible detail, dark green patina. #CB2118: $450 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Large 28x31 mm, 9.29 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Nice! #CB2167: $125 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Incredible Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Big 27 mm, 10.17 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Excellent portrait! Dark olive-green patina, earthen deposits. Unfortunately a grainy photo. #CB2214: $225 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Beautiful Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27 mm, 7.36 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Great portrait! Glossy dark green to reddish patina. Nice! #CB2215: $125 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Large 27x33 mm, 10.57 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Incredible portrait! #CB2177: $275 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great large Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. W: 35 mm, weighs 24.16 grams total. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with dark olive-green patina with light earthen highlights. Great portrait! #CB2219: $399 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27 mm, 9.10 g. Holed in antiquity to be worn by an early Christian! Great olive-green patina. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. #CB2130: $125 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 24x27 mm, 6.50 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark patina #CB2175: $50 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great large Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Dia: 27mm. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Great portrait! Olive-green patina with sandy earthen highlights. #CB2208: $375 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great large Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 29x33mm. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Great portrait! Olive-green patina with sandy earthen highlights. #CB2173: $399 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27x30 mm, 10.90 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark patina with nice reddish earthen deposits. #CB2170: $125 SOLD..
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27mm, 7.47. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Great detail! #CB2172: $150 SOLD..
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 26 mm, 10.18 g. ref: Sear 1823. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. Great detail, nicer than photo. #CB2174: $150 SOLD..
Reign of Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Class D bronze follis. +EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. IC-XC. Back: IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE, with Cross above. Great detail! Nice earthen deposits. 27 mm, 8.07 g. ref: SB 1836, Doc III D, Berk 953. Dark patina, reddish deposits. Much nicer than photo! #CB2193: $99 SOLD..
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Incredible Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 32mm diameter, weighs 19.09 grams (total). ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with exceptional detail! As nice as these come. ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #CB2241: $499 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Huge 33 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark coppery tone. Nice detail! #CB2234: $375 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 29 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark patina with nice reddish earthen deposits. #CB2170: $399 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 26 mm, 9.35 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Black patina with reddish earthen deposits. Great portrait! #CB2210: $300 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Incredible Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 26.92 mm, 11.49 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Extremely Fine, with dark olive-green patina, choice detail! This coin is a true gem. #CB2251: $299 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 28 mm, 9.55 g. ref: Sear 1823, DOC 676. Dark olive-green patina. Excellent portrait! #CB2245: $225 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Incredible Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 28.24 mm, 11.15 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Extremely Fine, with roughness and some pitting in fields. Olive-green patina, choice detail! #CB2252: $275 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). Huge 33 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Black patina with reddish earthen deposits. Nice detail! #CB2233: $399 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC; Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). ref: Sear 1823. W: 32 mm (1 1/4"). Coin with nice detail, olive-green patina with sandy earthen highlights. Nice! #CB2158: $350 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Excellent Class A1 bronze follis, set into a custom .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Total bezel diameter 34mm. Wonderful detail, dark brassy tone. Coin ex Numismatic Naumann, Germany. #CB2302: $450 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Excellent Class A1 bronze follis, set into a custom .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Total bezel diameter 33mm. Wonderful detail, dark coppery tone. Coin ex Numismatik Naumann, Germany. #CB2303: $425 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Excellent large Class A1 bronze follis, set into a custom .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Total bezel diameter 40mm (1 1/2 inches). Wonderful detail, dark coppery tone, light earthen deposits. Coin ex Numismatik Naumann, Germany. #CB2304: $425 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 30 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Great detail, dark olive-green patina with coppery highlights (coin darker than photo allows). Coin ex Los Angeles, CA private collection. #CB2265: $350 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 29 mm, 12.01 g. ref: Sear 1823. Rich olive-green patina, with earthen deposits. Nicely-centered. #CB2162: SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 29.5 mm, 9.91 g. ref: Sear 1823, DOC 676. Black patina, red highlights. Interesting double-struck reverse. #CB2203:
SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Gorgeous and large Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Ref: DOC A2.24a; SB 1813 for type. Very fine. Coppery-brown tone, excellent detail. Sharper than photo allows! 31 mm, 14.11 g. Ex Numismatik Naumann, Austria. #CB2321: $375 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice and large Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Ref: DOC class A2; SB 1818 for type. 27 mm, 9.93 g. Coppery-brown patina. Very fine. Ex John Lavender. #CB2323: $199 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 28 mm diameter. ref: Sear 1823. Black patina with earthen deposits (coin darker than photo allows). Nice detail! Coin ex Larissa Numismatics, Madrid, Spain. #CB2264: $399 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). Large 28 mm, 9.41 g. ref: Sear 1823. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. Nice detail! #CB2166: $175 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Choice Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27mm, 10.56 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Extremely Fine, dark reddish-brown tone, choice detail! Ex De Pere, WI collection. #CB2292: $275 SOLD
Romanus IV, 1068 - 1071 AD. Class G bronze follis.
Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, with hand raised in benediction, and holding scroll. IC-XC. / Facing bust of Virgin Mary orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium. Wonderful portraits of both Christ and Mary! 27 mm, 5.95 g. ref: Sear 1866. Lovely dark green patina. Great detail! #CB2178: $125 SOLD
Reign of Romanus IV, 1068-1071 AD. Bronze Class G follis. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobrium, raising right hand in benediction, IC-XC / Facing bust of the Virgin Mary, arms raised orans, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium, MP-QV. 25 mm, 5.18 g. ref: SB 1866, BMC 19-25. #CB2153: $45 SOLD
Reign of Constantine X Ducas, 1059-1067 AD. Bronze follis.
Christ standing facing on footstool, holding Gospels, +EMMA NOVHL / Eudocia on left and Constantine on the right standing facing, crowned, wearing loros, and holding between labarum with cross on shaft on three steps, EVDO AVG + R O KWN T DK. 27mm, 6.42g. ref: Sear 1853. Good detail, dark patina and nice reddish earthen deposits. #CB2159: $99 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 24mm, 5.83g. ref: Sear 1823. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. #CB2149: $99 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Large Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 28 mm, 11.25 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Glossy black patina, nice portrait. #CB2230: $150 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 26 mm, 8.31 g. ref: Sear 1823, DOC 676. Nice deep coppery tone. Great portrait! #CB2278: $199 SOLD
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Reign of Constantine X, 1059 - 1067 AD. Class E bronze follis.
Obv: Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, holding Book of Gospels, IC-XC. Rev: IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE. Amazing facial features and detail of Jesus Christ on this coin! Original desert-sand patina. 26 mm. #7144: $125 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE below. 31 mm tall. Jet-black patina, an amazing specimen! #3269: $149 SOLD
Romanus IV, 1068 - 1071 AD. Class G bronze follis.
Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, with hand raised in benediction, and holding scroll. IC-XC. / Facing bust of Virgin Mary orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium. Wonderful, detailed portraits of both Christ and Mary! 28 mm tall. #710: $175 SOLD
Reign of Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Class D bronze follis.
+EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. IC-XC.
IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE, with Cross above. Great detail! 29 mm. #424652: $130 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Excellent Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. 28 mm. Excellent detail! A beautiful coin with a sharp bust. #20080: $135 SOLD
Reign of Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Class C bronze follis. +EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, with rt hand raised in benediction. In left hand Book of Gospels. / IC-XC-NI-KA divided by jewelled cross. Fantastic specimen, excellent condition for type! Beautiful olive-green patina with nice earthen highlights. ex-Classical Numismatic Group (CNG). 27x29 mm, 9.58 g. #2835763: $175 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE below. Excellent detail! A chunky 27 mm, 11.78 grams! ex-Ephesus Numismatics. A gorgeous coin. #10281: $250 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE below. 32 mm, 11.16 g. Gorgeous glossy deep green patina. ex-Classical Numismatic Group (CNG). #2835761: $150 SOLD
BEST OF THE COLLECTION!
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. HUGE Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. Large coin with amazing, sharp detail and dark patina. ref: SB 1813. Huge 34 mm, 18.47 g. ex-Frank S Robinson, Albany NY. #CB2039: $225 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. Nice red-sand to black patina! Huge 31x33 mm. #424650: $110 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. 26 mm, 9.21 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. VF, dark green patina. Incredible detail! ex-CNG. The best of the entire group! #CB2051: $250 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. 25 mm, 11.36 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Near VF, dark green patina. Incredible detail! ex-CNG. Really a fantastic example. #CB2052: $225 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Nicephorus III, 1078-1081 AD. Class I anonymous follis. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, facing, right hand raised, book of gospels in left, IC-XC to left and right / Jeweled cross with X at center, globe and two dots at the ends of each arm, crescent at top left and right, floral ornaments at lower left and right. 25x27 mm, 3.32 g. ref: SB 1889. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CB2046: $99 SOLD
Reign of Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Class D bronze follis.
+EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. IC-XC.
IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE, with Cross above. Great detail! Nice earthen deposits. 25 mm, 9.39 g. ref: SB 1836, Doc III D, Berk 953. #27203: $150 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines. 29 mm, 9.94 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Nice copper-red to blue patina. #CB2059: $99 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Bronze Follis, Anonymous Class C type. Constantinople mint. 3/4 length figure of Christ Antiphonetes facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels, IC-XC in fields. / IC-XC NI-KA in two lines divided by a jeweled cross with globules at the extremities. 24x27 mm, 7.77 g. ref: DO 4; SB 1825. Dark olive-green patina with earthen highlights. Much nicer than this washed-out photo! #CB2131: $99 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 30 mm, 9.00 g. ref: Sear 1823. Excellent, clear facial detail, dark brown patina, ancient edge split. #CB2045: $175 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 32 mm diameter. ref: Sear 1823. Olive-green patina with sandy red earthen deposits. Nice detail! #CB2202: $399 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great large Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. W: 34 mm, weighs 22.96 grams total. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Great portrait! #CB2218: $399 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Bronze follis, set into stunning .925 silver bezel. 3/4 length figure of Christ Antiphonetes facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels, IC-XC in fields. / IC-XC NI-KA in two lines divided by a jeweled cross with globules at the extremities. 30 mm diameter. ref: DO 4; SB 1825. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Nicer than photo! #CB2201: $275 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 32mm, 12.48g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Nice detail, olive-green patina. #CB2134: $150 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Beautiful Class A1 bronze follis, set into stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 31x36 mm (not counting hoop). ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with black patina, light earthen highlights. ex-Berkeley, CA collection. #JN2190: $299 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice Class A1 bronze follis, set into stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 32x36 mm (not counting hoop). ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with dark olive-green patina, nice detail! ex-Berkeley, CA collection. #JN2192: $275 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27 mm, 10.68 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Black patina with reddish earthen deposits. #CB2209: $125 SOLD..
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27x30 mm, 9.44 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Incredible detail! #CB2173: $199 SOLD..
Reign of Constantine X Ducas, 1059-1067 AD. Bronze follis.
Christ standing facing on footstool, holding Gospels, +EMMA NOVHL / Eudocia on left and Constantine on the right standing facing, crowned, wearing loros, and holding between labarum with cross on shaft on three steps, EVDO AVG + R O KWN T DK. 28x25 mm, 7.41g. ref: Sear 1853. Good detail, dark patina and nice reddish earthen deposits. #CB2195: $85 SOLD..
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Beautiful Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27 mm, 9.85 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Nice portrait! Dark olive-green patina with earthen deposits (photo a bit washed out). #CB2208: $125 SOLD..
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Gorgeous Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27.70 mm, 8.40 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Stunning detail, nice dark coppery tone. Rough photo. #CB2222: $275 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Gorgeous Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Big 30 mm, 10.06 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Nice dark brown-reddish patina. Choice Good VF with excellent detail! Better than photo. #CB2220: $275 SOLD
Reign of Nicephorus III, c. 1078-1081 AD. Bronze "Class I" anonymous follis, Constantinople mint. Set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, IC-XC / Latin cross with X at center, globule and two pellets at each extremity, flanked by two crescents in upper field and by two floral ornaments in lower field. Dia: 25 mm. ref: SBV 1889; DOC 15. Coin with nice detail, olive-green patina with sandy earthen highlights. Nice portrait! #CB2117: $399 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great large Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 30 mm, 11.71 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Great portrait! #CB2211: $175 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 30.45 mm, 8.15 g. ref: Sear 1823, DOC 676. Incredible detail! Gorgeous deep coppery tone, reverse slightly double-struck. #CB2239: $250 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). Big 32 mm diameter. ref: Sear 1823. Gorgeous coin with nice detail, dark patina and nice reddish earthen deposits. #CB2164: $375 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. John VIII Palaeologus, 1425-1448 AD. Rare silver Stavraton. Facing bust of Christ, right hand raised, eight dots around surrounding; IC-XC /Nimbate facing bust of John VIII, dot to left and right; IWANHC DECPOTIC O PALEOLOGOC QV XAPITI AVTOKPATOP (or variant) in two lines around. 23 mm, 6.56 g. ref: SB 2563. Very rare! #YCB2244: $550 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Bronze Follis, Anonymous Class C type. Constantinople mint. 3/4 length figure of Christ Antiphonetes facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels, IC-XC in fields. / IC-XC NI-KA in two lines divided by a jeweled cross with globules at the extremities. 28.8 mm, 9.05 g. ref: DO 4; SB 1825. Black patina, red highlights. #CB2204: $175 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 28.4 mm, 10.13 g. ref: Sear 1823, DOC 676. Black patina with red highlights. Nice portrait! #CB2199: $175 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: +IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 28mm, 12.12 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Brown surfaces. VF. From the Johnson Family Collection; ex-CNG. Incredible portrait! #CB2283: $299 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: + IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 26mm, 10.55 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Green-brown patina, traces of earthen deposits. VF. From the Johnson Family Collection, purchased from Frank Kovacs, November 1972; ex-CNG. Incredible portrait! #CB2284: $299 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC; Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). ref: Sear 1823. Huge 35 mm (1 3/8"). Coin with nice detail, deep coppery tone. ex-Berkeley, CA private collection. #JN2255: $375 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a custom .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). Huge 35 mm (1 3/8") diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Deep coppery tone. Coin ex-London Coin Galleries. #CB2261: $375 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 27 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Black patina with reddish earthen deposits. Great detail! #CB2209: $399 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 25x27 mm, 9.28 g. ref: Sear 1823. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. Excellent portrait! #CB2157: SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Big 28 mm, 11.50 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Lovely reddish-green patina. #CB2197: $175 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 28.4 mm, 10.13 g. ref: Sear 1823, DOC 676. Black patina with light earthen highlights. Nice portrait! ex-New York gallery. #CB2266: SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Incredible Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 27mm, 11.00 g. ref: DOC A2.24a; SB 1813. Good VF, dark green and red-brown patina. Excellent portrait of Christ! ex-CNG. #CB2274: $425 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Large Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Ref: DOC class A2; SB 1818 for type. 29 mm, 12.08 g. Coppery-brown patina. VF, with beautiful detail not so evident in the washed-out photo. Ex John Lavender. #CB2324: $225 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 30 mm, 12.90 g. ref: DOC class A2; SB 1818 for type. Brown patina. Very fine. Ex Triskeles. #CB2325: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Ref: DOC III A2; Cf. SB 1813 for type. 31 mm, 9.92 g. Nice dark brown-reddish patina. Choice aEF with excellent detail. Terrible mucky photo of this one. Ex Pars Coins, Northern California. #CB2329: $250 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 29 mm, 10.14 g. ref: DOC III A2; Cf. SB 1813 for type. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice Good VF. Nice dark brown patina. Ex Pars Coins, Northern California. #CB2331: $275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 30 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Great detail, dark olive-green patina with coppery highlights (coin darker than photo allows). Total bezel diameter 30mm (1 1/8"). Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CB2327: $399 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice large Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 30 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Great detail, dark olive-green patina with coppery highlights (coin darker than photo allows). Total bezel diameter 34mm (1 1/4"). Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CB3238: $399 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Very large Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 33mm, 9.92 g. ref: DOC A2.24a; SB 1813. Olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Huge for these, with excellent portrait! #CB2281: $225 SOLD
Reign of Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Class D bronze follis. +EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. IC-XC; Back: IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE, with Cross above. Great detail! Nice earthen deposits. 28 mm, 8.29 g. ref: SB 1836, Doc III D, Berk 953. Olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. #CB2165: $99 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. HUGE Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Massive 33 mm, 16.23 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. #CB2179: $225 SOLD
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Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE. Fantastic coin! Amazing olive green patina with desert-sand highlights. Great detail. A gem! 29x32 mm. #3548: $125 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. Amazing, sharp detail and pleasing desert-sand patina. Very rare to have this definitiion in Christ's face. 30 mm. #cf318: $199 SOLD
Reign of Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Class C bronze follis. +EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, with rt hand raised in benediction. In left hand Book of Gospels. / IC-XC-NI-KA divided by jewelled cross. Fantastic specimen, excellent condition for type! 27x30 mm. #3372: $175 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. Near-perfect portrait! 30 mm. Lovely, bright glossy tone. Excellent coin from my own personal collection. A gem of a piece! #8449: $250 SOLD
Reign of Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Class D bronze follis.
+EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. IC-XC.
IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE, with Cross above. 29x24 mm. Absolutely beautiful glossy patina! #424655: $145 SOLD
Reign of Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Class C bronze follis.
+EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, with rt hand raised in benediction. In left hand Book of Gospels. / IC-XC-NI-KA divided by jewelled cross. (reverse photographed upside-down). Arab countermark on obverse!!! 27 mm. #424648: $85 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. Amazing, sharp detail. Very rare to have this definitiion in Christ's face. 26 mm, 7.03 g. Dark olive-green patina. Excellent! ex-CNG. #cng2835764: $150 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Bronze Follis, Anonymous Class C type. Constantinople mint. 3/4 length figure of Christ Antiphonetes facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels, IC-XC in fields. / IC-XC NI-KA in two lines divided by a jeweled cross with globules at the extremities. 12.50 g. 27 mm. ref: DO 4; SB 1825. aVF. Nice! #CB2049: $150 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, time of Romanus IV, AD 1068 - 1071. Anonymous Class G Follis, Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing, raising rt. hand in benediction and holding scroll in lt.; IC in l. field; XC in r. field. / Facing bust of the Virgin Mary orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; MR in l. field; QV in r. field. 5.88 g. 26 mm. ref: SB 1867. VF, nice patina. #CB2050: $150 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A2 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE (Jesus Christ King of Kings) in four lines. Red to black patina. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. 29 mm, 9,73 g. #CB2043: $99 SOLD
Reign of Romanus IV, 1068-1071 AD. Rare Class G bronze follis. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, pallium & colobrium, holding scroll and raising right hand in benediction, IC-XC to sides, within border of pellets / Facing bust of the Virgin MAry with arms upraised orans, wearing nimbus, pallium and maphorium, within border of pellets. ref: SB 1866. 27 mm, 9.93 g. #CB2037: $99 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE below. 26 mm, 7.20 g. ref: DOC class B, 1-64; SB 1823. VF, black patina with earthen deposits. #CB2070: $150 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE below. 28x30 mm. #424659: $80 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Huge Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE in four lines. Large 32 mm diameter. Set in custom sterling silver bezel with antiqued patina. Nicer than photo allows! #424663x2: $110
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Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines. 28 mm, 14.89 g. and very thick! ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. #CB2063: $99 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice bronze follis, set into stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings"). 30 mm dia. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Good detail, deep olive-green patina with earthen highlights. #CB2119: $350 SOLD
Reign of Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Class D bronze follis.
+EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. IC-XC.
IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE, with Cross above. Great detail! Nice earthen deposits. Big 29 mm, 10.15 g. ref: SB 1836, Doc III D, Berk 953. Glossy dark green to reddish patina. Washed-out photo. Great detail! #CB2216: $150 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Beautiful Class A1 bronze follis, set into stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 30x34 mm (not counting hoop). ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with dark olive-green patina, nice detail! ex-Berkeley, CA collection. #JN2191: $299 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice Class A1 bronze follis, set into stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 30x34 mm (not counting hoop). ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with dark olive-green patina, good detail. ex-Berkeley, CA collection. #JN2193: $275 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Incredible and HUGE Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Huge 35 mm, 19.86 grams and very thick! ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Beautiful deep brassy tone, excellent portrait! ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CB2217: $275 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC; Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). ref: Sear 1823. W: 32 mm, weighs 19.43 grams total. Coin with excellent detail, beautiful dark coppery tone. W: #CB2225: $450 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great large Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. W: 31 mm, weighs 17.70 grams total. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with coppery tone. Excellent portrait! #CB2221: $399 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great large Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. W: 36 mm, weighs 31.27 grams total! ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Coin with dark coppery tone. Good portrait! #CB2226: $350 SOLD
Nicephorus III, c. 1078-1081 AD. Bronze "Class I" anonymous follis, Constantinople mint. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, IC-XC / Latin cross with X at center, globule and two pellets at each extremity, flanked by two crescents in upper field and by two floral ornaments in lower field. 25.3 mm, 6.06 g. ref: SBV 1889; DOC 15. aVF, sandy red patina. Gorgeous! #CB2117: $199 SOLD..
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 28mm, 9.55g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. #CB2135: $199 SOLD..
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). Big 30 mm, 8.24 g. ref: Sear 1823. Stunning coin with black patina and nice reddish earthen deposits. Better than photo! #CB2158: $125 SOLD..
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). Big 30 mm, 11.85 g. ref: Sear 1823. Gorgeous coin with nice detail, dark patina and nice reddish earthen deposits. #CB2164: $150 SOLD..
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 29 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina. Gorgeous detail! Better than photo. #CB2228: $350 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Huge 32 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark coppery tone, great detail! #CB2231: $375 SOLD
Reign of Nicephorus III, c. 1078-1081 AD. Bronze "Class I" anonymous follis, Constantinople mint, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, IC-XC / Latin cross with X at center, globule and two pellets at each extremity, flanked by two crescents in upper field and by two floral ornaments in lower field. 31 mm diameter. ref: SBV 1889; DOC 15. Wonderful portrait, dark olive-green patina. #CB2235: $399 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 26 mm, 7.06 g. ref: Sear 1823. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. #CB2180: $99 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. HUGE Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Huge 36 mm (almost 1 1/2”) diameter! ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Good detail, deep coppery tone. #CB2242: $275 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). Huge 33 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1793. Black patina with reddish earthen deposits. Nice detail! #CB2232: $375 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 28 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Great detail! #CB2172: $375 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Excellent Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 29 mm diameter. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Great detail, dark olive-green patina with coppery highlights. ex-Berkeley, CA private collection. #JN2252: $399 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 28 mm diameter. ref: Sear 1823. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. Nice detail. #CB2174: $350 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Alexius I. Comnenus, 1092-1118 AD. Bronze tetarteron, Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing, cross behind head, holding book of gospels, IC-XC to left and right / Crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing loros and holding jewelled sceptre and cross on globe, +ALEZI DECHT. 22 mm diameter, weighs 9.55 grams (total). ref: Sear 1921. Dark coppery tone. Coin ex-De Père, WI collection. #CB2255: $225 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice and VERY LARGE Class A1 bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Total bezel diameter 35mm. Wonderful detail, dark tone with coppery highlights. Unfortunately a washed-out photo. #CB2286: $399 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Huge 30mm, 10.15 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Excellent detail! Dark coppery tone. ex-Savoca Coins, Germany. #CB2259: $250 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Incredible Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. 26mm, 7.47 g. Olive-green patina, earthen deposits. ex De Pere, WI collection. #CB2275: $99 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 26 mm, 10.67 g. ref: Sear 1823, DOC 676. Black patina with earthen highlights. Nice portrait! ex-De Pere, WI collection. #CB2248: SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Incredible Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 28 mm, 11.40 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Extremely Fine, with roughness and some pitting in fields. Dark bronze tone, choice detail! #CB2276: $375 SOLD
Nicephorus III, c. 1078-1081 AD. Bronze "Class I" anonymous follis, Constantinople mint. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, IC-XC / Latin cross with X at center, globule and two pellets at each extremity, flanked by two crescents in upper field and by two floral ornaments in lower field. 25 mm, 7.21 g. ref: SBV 1889; DOC 15. Dark patina and nice reddish earthen deposits. Gorgeous cross! #CB2160: $150 SOLD
Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Class B bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC.
Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 25x29mm, 10.74g. ref: Sear 1823. Black patina with earthen deposits. Better than photo! #CB2155: SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS / KRISTЧS / bASILEЧ / bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 24x30mm, 7.2g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with reddish earthen deposits. Excellent detail! #CB2285: $299 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 24.4 mm, 5.17 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Nice portrait! #CB2198: $150 SOLD
Rare! Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. HUGE Class B bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. Cross with IS \ XS above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ, King of Kings"). 32x35 mm mm, 20.26 g. ref: Sear 1823v. Dark olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. This is incrediby huge for these, possibly even a higher denomination, perhaps double-follis! ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CB2207: $275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Bronze Follis, Class C type, set into custom .925 silver bezel. 3/4 length figure of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels, IC-XC in fields. / IC-XC NI-KA in two lines divided by a jeweled cross with globules at the extremities. ref: DO 4; SB 1825 for type. Olive-green to mahogany patina, light earthen highlights. Gorgeous cross! Coin ex NYC collection. #JN2364: $375 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Nice Class A1 bronze follis, set into a custom .925 silver bezel. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below (back photographed upside down here). ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818 for type. Nice detail, black patina with earthen highlights (coin darker than photo allows). Total bezel diameter 28mm. Coin ex Leu Numismatik. #CB2337: $399 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Class D bronze follis. +EMMANOVHA. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. IC-XC; Back: IS \ XS, bAS-ILE \ bASILE, with Cross above. Great detail! Nice earthen deposits. Dia: 29 mm. ref: SB 1836, Doc III D, Berk 953. Coin with nice detail, olive-green patina with sandy earthen highlights. #CB2193: $399 SOLD
Romanus IV, 1068 - 1071 AD. Class G bronze follis.
Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, with hand raised in benediction, and holding scroll. IC-XC. / Facing bust of Virgin Mary orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium. Incredible portraits of both Christ and Mary! 27.9 mm, 6.20 g. ref: SBV 1867; DOC p. 692-4. VF, lovely red patina. #CB2205: $199 SOLD
Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Class A1 bronze follis.
Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSUS \ XRISTUS \ bASILEU \ bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. Big 27.5 mm, 9.89 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Lovely reddish-green patina. #CB2196: $175 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Reign of John I, 969 - 976 AD. Great Class A1 bronze follis. Christ facing with book of Gospels, +EMMANOVHA IX-XC. rev: IhSЧS/ XRISTЧS/ ЬASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 30 mm, 12.02 g. ref: DOC III A2; Cf. SB 1813 for type. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Brown-reddish patina. Choice aEF. Ex Pars Coins, Northern California. #CB2334: $250 SOLD
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