ROMAN COINS continued...
| LotNo. |
Lot Description |
Estimate in AU$'s |
| 13338 |
 Basiliscus. AD 475-476. Gold Tremissis (1.46g). Mediolanum (Milan) mint.Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Latin cross patt?e within wreath; large central jewel above; COMOB.EF for this Extremely Rare Tremissis, Amazingly
high-grade for the type, One of the finest of the handful known if not the finest.S. 21490; RIC X 3314; Ulrich-Bansa, Moneta 173; Toffanin 543/1 corr. (obv. legend); Lacam 13; Depeyrot 43/5 var. (obv. legend); DOCLR 873; Biaggi ?. Basiliscus was the
brother of the East Roman Empress Verina, wife of Leo I. In 468, Leo put him in command of an immense task force sent to recover North Africa from the Vandals. The entire costly enterprise came to grief when the Vandals set fire to the fleet while at
anchorage, a disaster partly caused by the failure of Basiliscus to take basic precautions. Probably due to Verina's influence, Basiliscus escaped consequences for the debacle. Upon the death of Leo in AD 474, Verina tried to arrange affairs so she
could rule the Empire through her son-in-law Zeno and her infant grandson Leo II. When the boy died and Zeno began to take charge of affairs on his own, Verina hatched another scheme to put her lover, Patricius, on the throne with the help of
Basiliscus, who controlled the city garrison. Zeno was induced to flee Constantinople, and Basiliscus seized the throne for himself and enraged his powerful sister by executing Patricius. But Basiliscus proved to be as hapless as emperor as he was as
general. After 20 chaotic months, Zeno reentered the capital in August, 476 and deposed Basiliscus in a bloodless coup. Basiliscus and his family were exiled to Cappadocia and starved to death, fulfilling Zeno's promise not to "shed their blood." The
anarchy which gripped the Eastern Empire throughout AD 475-476 prevented it from intervening in Western affairs. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$4,000
SOLD for AU$2,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13339 |
 Zeno. (second reign) AD 476-491. Gold Solidus (4.5g), Constantinopolis.D N ZENO PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with shield,
decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star.Ch EF, Fantastic example for the
type.Depeyrot 108/1. RIC 910 and 929. (Image1)
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Estimate AU$1,200
SOLD for AU$1,250.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13340 |
 Majorian. AD 457-461. Gold Solidus (4.27g). Mediolanum (Milan) mint.D N IVLIVS M?IORI ?NVS PE ?VG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield decorated with Christogram / VICTORI? ?VGGG, Majorian, in military
attire, standing facing, right foot on human-headed serpent, holding long cross and Victory on globe;M-D//COMOB.gVF. ex jewelry. the second example in sales archives in the past 20 years. Cf; CNG. A94, Lot 1250 Hammer US$8000 (also ex jewellery).RIC
X 2639 var. (break in obv. legend); Depeyrot 24/4 var. (obv. legend); Biaggi ?.Cf; for the most recent example sold and the second in coin archives, See, NAC, A138, Lot 881, Hammer US$13250. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$10,000
SOLD for AU$22,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13341 |
 Libius Severus (Severus III). AD 461-465. Gold Tremissis (1.44 g). Ravenna (or Rome) Mint.D N LIB SEVE RVS P F AVC, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Latin cross patt?e within wreath; large central jewel above; COMOB.gVF,
One of the best of the handful of known examples.S. 21602; RIC X 2709 (Ravenna); Depeyrot 55/5; Lacam 67; DOCLR 897; Biaggi 2373. Cf; for the example, CNG A121, Lot1055 hammer price US$ 4125 (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$5,000
SOLD for AU$14,500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13342 |
 Anthemius. AD 467-472. Gold Tremissis (1.42 g), Rome Mint.D N ANTHEMIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Anthemius to right. Rev. COMOB Cross within wreath. EF for the type, Very Rare and in exceptional condition for
this very difficult issue. undoubtedly among the finest specimens known.S. 21627; RIC X 2849; Lacam type 2, vari?t? 3, 127; cf. Depeyrot 71/5.cf; CNG, A109, Lot 744 hammer price US$2400 (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$3,500
SOLD for AU$3,700.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13343 |
 Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Pseudo-autonomous issue Bronze AE(11.02g). 47-46 BC. Year 3 of the Caesarean Era (47/6 BC)Laureate head of Zeus right / Zeus Nikephorus seated left; headdress of Isis to inner left, (date) in exergue; all
within laurel wreath.VF.McAlee 47; RPC I 4219. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$120
SOLD for AU$120.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13344 |
 Anastasius I. AD 491-518. GOLD Solidus (4.5g). Constantinople.D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG S / CONOB. Victory
standing left, holding jeweled cross; star to right.MS, as struck. Wonderful bold strike on a full broad flan. Lustrous. MIBE 4; DOC 5b; Sear 3. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$1,000
SOLD for AU$1,500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13345 |
 Anastasius I. AD 491-518. Bronze Follis (18.16g) Constantinople mint struck 512-517AD officinae 1. Diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Large M cross above stars flanking. VF. S-19. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$160
SOLD for AU$130.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13346 |
 Justin I. AD 518-527. Bronze Follis (16.82g) Constantinople mint 3rd officinae. Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, rev Large M cross above, mint below. VF. S-62. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$130
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13347 |
 Justinian I. AD 525-585. Bronze Follis (19.16g) Constantinople mint RY17 (543/4AD). Helmeted & cuirassed bust facing, rev Large M officinal E (5th) mint below & date to right. VF. S-163. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$220
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13348 |
 Justinian I. AD 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.48g), Constantinople Mint, 3rd officina (?), 527-538.D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I three-quarters facing to right, holding a spear with his right hand over his
right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG ?, CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long, jeweled cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left; to left field, star.EF/gVF.
S.137; DOC I, 3c. MIBE 5. (Image1)
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Estimate AU$1,000
SOLD for AU$950.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13349 |
 Justinian I. AD 525-565. Bronze Follis (21.57g) 34mm Cyzicus mint RY13 (543/4AD). Helmeted & cuirassed bust facing, rev Large M officinae B, mint below & date to right. VF. S-207. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$200
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13350 |
 Justin II. AD 565-578. Bronze Follis (14.83g) Nicomedia mint RY9 (573/4AD). Nimbate figures of Justin & Sophia seated on double throne, rev Large M officinal B, mint below & date to right. VF. S-369. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$170
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13351 |
 Tiberius II Constantine. AD 578-582. Bronze 3/4 Follis - 30 Nummi (13.39g) Constantinople mint. Crowned, draped & cuirassed bust facing, rev Large XXX mint below. VF. S-432. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$160
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13353 |
 Michael II the Amorian with Theophilus. AD 820-829. Gold Solidus (3.70g) Syracuse mint 821-829. Crowned bust of Michael facing holding globus cruciger rev Crowned bust of Theophilus facing holding cross potent. VF. S-1646, DOC 15. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$900
SOLD for AU$750.00
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13354 |
 Theophilus 829-842ADBronze ½ Follis (4.92g) Constantinople mint struck 831-842AD ¾ length figure of Theophilus holding labarum & globus cruciger. Anonymous class A1. VF. S-1668. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$180
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13355 |
 Leo
VI (The Wise). AD 886-912. Bronze Follis (6.84g) Constantinople mint. Bust facing wearing crown & chlamys, holding akakia, rev Legend in 4 lines. gVF. S-1729. Scarce. (P)
(Image1)
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Estimate AU$275
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13356 |
 Basil II with Constantine VIII. C. 1020-1028. Bronze Follis (5.54g) Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing rev legend in 4 lines. Anonymous class A3 VF. S-1818 (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$150
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13357 |
 Romanus III. C. AD 1028-1034. Bronze Follis (15.42g) Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing rev Large cross pommee set on 3 steps, legend above & below crossbar. Anonymous class B. VF. S-1823. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$150
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-02, 05:00 PM |
| 13358 |
 Manuel I. AD 1143-1180. El Aspron Trachy Nomisma (2.08g) Constantinople mint struck 1152-1167(?) Christ seated facing on throne without back rev Manuel & Theotokos standing facing between them a patriarchal cross. VF but not well struck,
flan with rough edges & small flan cracks. S-1958. (P) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-03, 07:51 PM |
