| byzantine_late1 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), pre-reform silver histamenon nomisma, Thessalonika mint. 3.73g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ") across, circular Greek legend +KE V[O] - ALE[X] Rev.: St. Demetrius (nimbate and with sword, turned 3/4 right) and Alexios (crowned in loros) standing, the former presenting the emperor with patriarchal cross on two steps, Greek legends DEM[...] - AL[...] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1905, DO IV 5b | ||
| GRADING: | VF / VF+, slightly porous, toned, very rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B3099, $385 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Thessalonika mint, 5.48g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Cross on two steps, globules at ends, Greek legend IC XC NI KA ("May Jesus Christ conquer") in quarters Rev.: Pious 4-line Greek legend SER SYNERGEI VASILEI ALEXIO ('May the Savious cooperate with the emperor Alexios") | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1911 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, uneven strike, dark patina w/ highlighted obv., scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2980, $85 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), pre-reform anonymous follis (bronze), struck 1081-1092, class J, Constantinople mint, 3.94g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, holding Book of Gospels, cross behind Rev.: Cross with globules and pellets around, crescent below | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1900 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF, olive green and brown patina w/ earthen highlights, obv. encrustation | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2354, $40 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Constantinople mint, anon. K class | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Virgin orans, border of large pellets, Greek legend MR - ThU | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1901 | ||
| GRADING: | F+, visibly overstruck obv., green patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1937, $40 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Emperor facing crowned, holding gl. cr. and cruciform scepter | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1929 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / F, o/s, mixed olive green patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1977, $32 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Jewelled cross sith globus in each extremity and X at the middle, Greek letters in quarters S - F - AL - D ("O Cross, help Alexios Emperor") Rev.: Crowned bust with cruciform scepter, Greek legend TO KO[MNEN] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1931 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / AVF, flat spot, highlighted olive green patina, double struck reverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1976, $40 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), clipped pre-reform silver miliaresion, 0.51g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin orans facing, Greek legend [MR-ThU, +ThKE VOITHEI TO SO DOUL]O Rev.: Emperor facing in crown and military attire (cuirass, tunic, cloak and high boots), holding long cross and sheath with sword, circular Greek legend [+ALEXIO DESPOT TO KOM]N (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1897 | ||
| GRADING: | F / AVF, clipped, toned, very rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1695, $215 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Constantinople mint, anon. K class | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing numbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Virgin orans, border of large pellets | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1901 | ||
| GRADING: | F / F+, obv. visibly overstruck, slightly rough olive green patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1486, $35 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Constantinople mint, anon. K class | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing numbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Virgin orans, border of large pellets | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1901 | ||
| GRADING: | F / F+, brown patina, overstruck | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2067, $28 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze pre-reform follis, Constantinople mint, anon. K class | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), border of large pellets Rev.: Virgin orans, border of large pellets, Greek legend MR - ThU | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1901 | ||
| GRADING: | F / AF, bit rough black patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2199, $26 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, holding Book of Gospels, leg. IC XC Rev.: Emperor facing in crown and loros, holding scepter and akakia | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1918 | ||
| GRADING: | G / VG+ | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2221, $12 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, holding Book of Gospels, leg. IC XC Rev.: Emperor facing in crown and loros, holding scepter and akakia, circular Greek legend ALE DES (traces) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1918, DO IV 5/25 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF, slightly porous but good billon, single struck obverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2607, $60 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze follis, Thessalonika mint, 5.96g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Virgin Mary facing, holding infant Christ, Greek legend MR ThU Rev.: Emperor facing crowned, holding gl. cr. and labarum, greek legend +ALEX [...] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1909 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, daark patina with nice orange highlights, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2763, $285 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate), Constantinople mint, second coinage, struck during earlier part of 1092-1107, 4.29g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, holding Book of Gospels, leg. IC XC Rev.: Emperor facing in crown and loros, holding scepter and akakia, circular Greek legend ALEXIO DES | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1918, DO IV 5/25 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / VF+, lightly toned decent silver | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2684, $85 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate), Philippopolis? mint, 3.36g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, holding Book of Gospels, leg. IC XC across Rev.: Emperor facing in crown and loros, holding scepter with oversized labarum top (cross inside) and gl. cr. | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1936, DO IV 31a | ||
| GRADING: | F / AEF, good billon, obv. weakly struck, moderate porosity and some scratches, scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2808, $120 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Jewelled cross sith globus in each extremity and X at the middle, Greek letters in quarters S - F - AL - D ("O Cross, help Alexios Emperor") Rev.: Crowned bust with cruciform scepter | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1931 | ||
| GRADING: | F / F+, mostly glossy brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2811, $32 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118 AD), bronze tetarteron, 2.42g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Patriarchal cross on two steps, Greek letters [A D] K F in corners Rev.: Bust of emperor in loros, holding scepter and globe, legend AL[...] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1932 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, light brown patina, typically clipped small flan | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2697, $35 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, 4.00g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend [IO DES] PORFY | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1944 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, grainy, silvery appearance w/ patchy toning | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2484, $48 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, later second coinage, struck 1137-43(?) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with cruciform scepter (w/ transverse shaft) and gl. cr. | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1944, DO 10b | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF, darker patina, single struck obverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2820, $48 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, 3.47g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr. | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1944 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF, grainy, silvery appearance, single struck obverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2537, $55 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, 3.37g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend IO DES PORFYRO (traces) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1944 | ||
| GRADING: | F / AVF, dark surface | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2220, $38 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), bronze half tetarteron, Thessalonika mint, struck 1122-37, 1.37g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Facing figure of Christ, [IC] XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr. (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1954, DO 16a | ||
| GRADING: | F / VF, dark olive green patina, | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2105, $25 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), electrum aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned, IC XC to sides Rev.: John and St. George holding patriarchal cross on 3 steps; Greek legends +IO DESPOTI to left, O A GEORGI (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1942 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1610, $195 |
| Byzantine Empire, John II Komnenos (1118-1143 AD), billon aspron trachy, 4.00g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, IC XC to sides Rev.: Bust of John in loros, with scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend IO DES PORFYRO | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1944 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+, grainy, silvery appearance, sharp and mostly single struck obverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1975, $75 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze half tetarteron, uncertain Greek mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Manuel's Greek monogram (larger letters) Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1979 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, dark brown patina, lighter high points | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2465, $22 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, uncertain mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of St. George facing, holding spear and shield, Greek legend [O AGIOS] GEORGIOS Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, Greek legend: MANOUIL DES | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1975 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, brown patina, flan flaw, porosity | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2440, $35 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), electrum aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Beardless Christ facing, Greek legends IC-XC, EMMANOUIL (partial) Rev.: Manuel with akakia and scepter, crowned by nimbate Virgin in pallium and maphorium, Greek legends: M - ThU, MANOUIL DESPOTI | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1957 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+, single struck obverse | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1849, $225 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned, legend IC XC Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by Virgin Mary, around her Greek legend: MR ThU, circular Greek legend: MANOUIL [DESPOTIS] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1966 | ||
| GRADING: | F, rough brown patina, large flan, both sides single struck | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1747, $16 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, legend MR ThOu Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (some off flan) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1964 | ||
| GRADING: | VG / AVF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1582, $18 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin, nimbate, standing to right, raising hands to Manus Dei in upper r. field, Greek initials MR ThU (Mother of God) Rev.: Emperor standing in loros, with scepter and akakia, Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1968 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, light brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B3060, $52 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint (small module) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Obv.: Christ enthroned, legend IC XC Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by Virgin Mary, around her Greek legend: MR ThU, circular Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (some off flan) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1966 | ||
| GRADING: | VG / AVF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1558, $28 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, uncertain Greek mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of St. George facing, nimbate, with spear and shield, Greek legend O GE - ORGIOS (partial) Rev.: Bust of emperor standing in loros, with labarum-tipped scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (traces) (image double resolution) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1980 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / VG, olive green patina, worn at high points | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2257, $12 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Cross, with X at center, standing on three steps, IC - XC to sides Rev.: Emperor in loros, Greek leg. MANOUIL DESPOTI (traces) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1976 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / F, greenish patina, flip-overstrike, also o/s on uncertain undercoin | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1487, $20 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of St. George holding spear and shield, Greek legend O GEORGIOS (partial) Rev.: Emperor's bust in loros, with labarum and orb, Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1980 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, dark green patina w/ highlights, one third flat | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1259, $22 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Obv.: Christ enthroned, legend IC XC Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by Virgin Mary, around her Greek legend: MR ThU, circular Greek legend: MANOUIL DESPOTIS (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1966 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1985, $28 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), electrum aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, 4.35g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, Greek legend IC-XC Rev.: Manuel in loros with akakia and nimbate Virgin in pallium and maphorium decorated with 4 lis, jointly holding patriarchal cross, Greek legend: M - ThU | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1958, Hen 13,3-4 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+ / AEF, some flan bends, hairline crack (part. repaired), good strike, full weight | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2054, $190 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze half tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Manuel's Greek monogram (neat letters) Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1977 | ||
| GRADING: | F+, olive green patina, some highlights | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2104, $20 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, legend MR ThOu Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1964 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF+, nice brown-green patina, obv. typically double-struck | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2219, $25 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, legend MR ThOu Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1964 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / VF+, mixed dark patina w/ slight highlights | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2214, $40 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, first coinage (var. A), struck 1143-52? | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ Emmanuel, legend IC XC Rev.: Bust of Manuel in jewelled chlamys, holding labarum-tipped scepter and globus cruciger, circular Greek legend: MANEL DESP | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO 10a, SB 1962 | ||
| GRADING: | F / VF, even brown patina, spots of verdigris on obv. | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2935, $35 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), electrum aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, 1.77g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, Greek legend IC-XC Rev.: Manuel in loros with akakia and nimbate Virgin in pallium and maphorium decorated with 4 lis, jointly holding patriarchal cross, Greek legend: M - ThU | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1958, Hen 13,3-4 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, clipped, periphery weak | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2674, $145 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of St. George facing, nimbate, with spear and shield, Greek legend O GE - ORGIOS Rev.: Bust of emperor standing in loros, with labarum-tipped scepter and gl. cr., Greek legend: [MAN]OUIL DES[POTIS] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1975 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+ / VF, bit rough black patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2759, $50 |
| Byzantine Empire, Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 AD), bronze half tetarteron, Thessalonika mint, 2.62g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Cross, with X at center, standing on three steps, IC - XC to sides Rev.: Emperor in loros, traces of Greek legend | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1982 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / VF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2691, $38 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos I Komnenos (1183-5 AD), billon aspron trachy (large module), Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, holding head of infant Christ, legend MR ThU Rev.: Andronikos in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by a nimbate Christ (holding Book of Gospels and with IC XC to sides), Greek legend: ANDRONIKOS | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1985 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, light brown surface w/ slight pitting | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2069, $48 |
| Byzantine Empire, Andronikos I Komnenos (1183-5 AD), billon aspron trachy (large module), Constantinople mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, holding head of infant Christ, legend MR ThU Rev.: Andronikos in loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crowned by a nimbate Christ (holding Book of Gospels and with IC XC to sides), Greek legend: ANDRONIKOS (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 1985 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2070, $48 |
| Byzantine Empire, Isaac II Angelos (1185-1195 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Facing bust of Archangel Michael Rev.: Bust of Isaac facing in crown, divitision and loros, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, Greek legend ISAAKIOS DESPOTI in fields (complete) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2005 | ||
| GRADING: | AVG / AVF, mixed green patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1864, $32 |
| Byzantine Empire, Isaac II Angelos (1185-95 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, with nimbate head of Christ on her breast, Greek legend MR ThU (Greek initials for Mother of God) Rev.: Isaac facing in crown, divitision and loros with sagion ornamented with star, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, crowned by Manus Dei (hand of God) coming from top right, Greek legend ISAAKIOS DESPOTI (better part visible) in fields | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2003 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, double struck, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2114, $15 |
| Byzantine Empire, Isaac II Angelos (1185-95 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, with nimbate head of Christ on her breast, Greek legend MR ThU (Greek initials for Mother of God) Rev.: Isaac facing in crown, divitision and loros with sagion ornamented with star, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, crowned by Manus Dei (hand of God) coming from top right, Greek legend ISAAKIOS DESPOTI (traces) in fields | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2003 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / F+, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1986, $24 |
| Byzantine Empire, Isaac II Angelos (1185-95 AD), billon aspron trachy | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned, with nimbate head of Christ on her breast, Greek legend MR ThU (Greek initials for Mother of God), stars on sides of throne Rev.: Isaac facing in crown, divitision and loros with sagion ornamented with star, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, crowned by Manus Dei (hand of God) coming from top right, Greek legend ISAAKIOS DESPOTI (partial) in fields | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2003 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1987, $24 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), Bulgarian imitative copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of beardless Christ facing Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO B.3c-d, SB 2012v | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF+, brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2051, $22 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of beardless Christ facing Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2012 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / VF+, nice brown patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1983, $36 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), Bulgarian imitative copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of beardless Christ facing Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO B.3c-d, SB 2012v | ||
| GRADING: | F, partial greenish patina, double-struck | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1906, $9 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), Bulgarian imitative copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of beardless Christ facing Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO B.3c-d, SB 2012v | ||
| GRADING: | F / VG, partial greenish patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1828, $9 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), gilt billon? "hyperpyron", 3.12g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ facing on dais, IC - XC to sides, Greek +KE VOITHEI ('God help') around Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros, Alexios holding akakia, and jointly holding patr. cross, Greek legend [...] ESPO KON [...] | ||
| REFERENCE: | cf. SB 2008 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / VF, toned good billon w/ some gold in recesses, thin bit wavy flat fabric, unusual | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1868, $140 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), bronze tetarteron, Thessalonika mint | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Nimbate bust of St. George facing, holding spear and hilt of sword, Greek legend O GEORGIOS to sides Rev.: Alexios standing in chlamys, holding labarum and globus cruciger, Greek legend: ALEXIOS [DESP]OTIS | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2012 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+ / VF, somewhat porous brownish patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B3059, $55 |
| Byzantine Empire, Alexios III Komnenos-Angelos (1195-1203 AD), copper aspron trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, Greek legends IC [XC} and +KE VOI [...] Rev.: Alexios (left) and St. Constantine (nimbate), each wearing crown, divitision and loros and holding a labarum, and jointly holding globus cruciger | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2012 | ||
| GRADING: | F / VF, obv. double-struck and w/ verdigris, dark patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1624, $30 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Constantinople (1204-61), reduced copper aspron trachy (scyphate), 0.77g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing Rev.: Bust of Virgin orans, Greek legend MR - ThU to sides | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2038 | ||
| GRADING: | F / VF, dark green patina, light highlights | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2692, $42 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Constantinople? (1204-61), reduced copper aspron trachy (scyphate), 0.76g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Virgin Mary facing, with infant Christ on her breast Rev.: Emperor facing, holding long cross | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB -, DO - | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / AEF, brown patina, some encrustation (mainly obv.) | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2583, $35 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Constantinople (1204-61), reduced copper aspron trachy (scyphate), type W | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Cross on base, letter I C N K in quarters Rev.: Full length figure of emperor with long spear and gl. cr. | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO IV 23.2 | ||
| GRADING: | F | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2472, $24 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Thessalonika (1204-24), copper aspron trachy (scyphate), type A | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, IC - XC Rev.: Emperor standing in loros, w/ gl. cr. and cruciform scepter | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO IV 24 | ||
| GRADING: | VF / VF+, (emp. face weaker), brown-green patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2538, $50 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Constantinople (1204-61), copper aspron trachy (scyphate), type D | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ facing, IC - XC Rev.: Michael standing w/ gl. cr. and cruciform scepter, Greek legend MANOUIL DESPO (well visible, large letters). | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO IV 4 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF, dark patina | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1927, $55 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Constantinople (1204-61), copper aspron trachy (scyphate), type E, 1.87g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned facing, IC - XC Rev.: Emperor on left,in chlamys, holding labarum and akakia, [crowned by Virgin Mary], almost identical image flipped 180 degrees on the right side, blundered Greek legend [MANOUIL ?] | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO IV 6 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / VF, glossy black patina, interesting double-strike | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1396, $35 |
| Byzantine Empire, Latin rule in Constantinople (1204-61), small copper aspron trachy, type E (?) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Uncertain facing bust Rev.: Bust of emperor facing in loros, w/ gl. cr. and cruciform scepter, Greek legend [...] L DE [...] (?) | ||
| REFERENCE: | DO IV 34 | ||
| GRADING: | VG+ / AVF, light brown patina w/ some highlights, clipped | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2106, $20 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Nicaea, Theodore I Komnenos-Laskaris (1208-22 AD), "electrum" trachy of Magnesia, D. Oaks type B, struck 1208-12, 2.15g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned Rev.: Theodore and St. Theodore standing facing, holding star on staff between them, partial Greek legend | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2064 | ||
| GRADING: | VF+, ca. 15% of coin missing, hairline crack, cabinet toning, scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B3002, $150 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Nicaea, Theodore I Komnenos-Laskaris (1208-22 AD), billon aspron trachy (scyphate), mint of Nicaea | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Virgin Mary facing enthroned, holding head of nimbate Christ Rev.: Theodore (left, with jewelled chlamys and holding labarum-tipped scepter) and St. Theodore (nimbate with curly hair, holding spear), jointly holding patriarchal cross, circular Greek legend THEODOR DES[...] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2061 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / F, olive green patina, slight earthen encrustation, visibly overstruck, scarce w/ unusal overstrike | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2420, $48 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Nicaea, John III Doukas-Vatatses (1222-54 AD), billon trachy of Magnesia, type E | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Bust of Christ Emmanuel facing, Greek legends IC - XC and [EMMA] - NOUEL Rev.: Emperor and St. Constantine holding labarum- and cross-tipped scepters respectively and jointly patriarchal cross on three steps, partial Greek legend IO DESP O DOUKAS | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2093, DO IV XXXII/39 | ||
| GRADING: | F+ / AEF, brown patina, bit grainy but excellent strike, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2445, $100 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Nicaea, John III Doukas-Vatatses (1222-54 AD), billon trachy of Magnesia, type D | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Full length facing figure of Christ, Greek IC - XC and "+" sigla to sides Rev.: Emperor and Virgin Mary, holding jointly patriarchal cross, Greek legend [MR] - ThOU | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2092, DO IV XXXII/38 | ||
| GRADING: | F / AVF, porous dark patina, double struck obv., rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2449, $70 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Nicaea, John III Doukas-Vatatses (1222-54 AD), gold hyperpyron of Magnesia, 3.89g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Christ enthroned Rev.: John standing, holding labarum, crowned by the Virgin, Greek legend IO DESPOTE to left, M - Th around Virgin Mary's head | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2073, DO 4g | ||
| GRADING: | AEF / EF, minor graffito, typical obv. double strike | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2581, $265 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Nicaea, Theodore II Doukas-Laskaris (1254-8 AD), billon trachy of Magnesia, 3.17g | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: St. Theodore standing, saint's name in Greek Rev.: Theodore standing, with labarum and globus with partiarchal cross, Greek legend O DUKAS O LASKARI (partial) | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2143 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF, crude strike, bit wavy flat flan, brown patina, scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2978, $80 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Epirus (Thessalonika), Manuel Komnenos-Doukas (1230-7 AD), copper trachy (scyphate), larger module, 1.06g, 19mm | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Facing bust of Virgin Mary orans, Greek legend MR - ThU Rev.: Figures of Manuel (left), and St. Demetrius, holding globus surmounted by patriarchal cross | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2179 | ||
| GRADING: | F, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2334, $68 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Epirus (Thessalonika), John Komnenos-Doukas (1237-42 AD), reduced copper trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: St. Demetrius (?) Rev.: John, holding labarum-headed scepter and gl. cr., crowned by Virgin Mary, large star above | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2204v, DO IV 19 | ||
| GRADING: | G / AF, dark patina, irregular flan, rare | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2004, $32 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Epirus (Thessalonika), John Komnenos-Doukas (1237-42 AD), reduced copper trachy (scyphate) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: Star and crescent below Rev.: John standing, holding labarum-headed scepter and gl. cr. | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2215 | ||
| GRADING: | VG / AVF, dark patina, scarce | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B1960, $55 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Trebizond, Manuel I Komnenos (1238-1263 AD), silver asper | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: St. Eugenius holding long cross, Greek legend O AGI - EVGENI Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and akakia, Manus Dei in upper right, Greek legend MNI [...] - O KOMN [...] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2601 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, typical uneven strike, toned | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2521, $68 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Trebizond, Manuel I Komnenos (1238-1263 AD), silver asper | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: St. Eugenius holding long cross, Greek legend O AG [...] - EVGENIO Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and akakia, Manus Dei in upper right, Greek legend MNL - O KOMNO | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2601 | ||
| GRADING: | VF, some central weakness, gray toning | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2548, $65 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Trebizond, Manuel I Komnenos (1238-1263 AD), silver asper | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: St. Eugenius holding long cross, Greek legend O AGI - EVGENI Rev.: Manuel in loros, holding labarum and akakia, Manus Dei in upper right, Greek legend MNI [...] - O KOMN [...] | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2601 | ||
| GRADING: | AVF / VF, typical uneven strike, toned | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2522, $60 |
| Byzantine Empire, Empire of Trebizond, John II Komnenos (1280-97 AD), silver asper | ||
| DESCRIPTION: |
Obv.: St. Eugenius holding long cross, Greek legend [O AG] I - EVGENIO Rev.: Emperor in loros, holding labarum and gl. cr., Manus Dei crowning him from upper right, Greek legend IO O KO [MN] - NOS | ||
| REFERENCE: | SB 2609 | ||
| GRADING: | AEF, typical uneven strike, lightly toned | ||
| ORDER INFO: | B2520, $75 |