Ancient Byzantine 'Portrait of Christ' Coins. 969 - 1081 AD
Some of the first coin issues ever to depict Jesus Christ

These coins were minted at a time surrounding the end of the first millenium (or THE millenium to the ancients), and it was "known" far and wide that the world was about to end. So, everyone got super pious and brought religion into every aspect of their everyday life... even making their coins, front and back, carriers of the image and message of God. It is said that upon the eve of December 31, 999 AD (Y1K), everyone packed into churches to spend the night, just to make sure they got a good spot on the way up to heaven.

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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: IhSЧS / KRISTЧS / bASILEЧ / bASILE ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines, cross above and below. 28.5 mm, 10.20 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with reddish earthen deposits. #CB2257: $150
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. Nice detail! 28mm, 8.97 g. ref: SBV 1867; DOC p. 692-4. Black patina, earthen highlights. ex De Pere, WI collection. #CB2279: $150


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. 28mm, 10.40 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Extremely Fine, olive-green patina, light deposits, choice detail! Ex Numismatik Naumann & Savoca Numismatics #CB2287: $325
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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, 4.55 g. ref: SBV 1889; DOC 15. Wonderful portrait, dark olive-green patina. #CB2129: $199 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. 26x28 mm, 7.47 g. ref: SB 1836, Doc III D, Berk 953. Shiny dark coppery surfaces. #CB2176: $99


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. Nice portraits of both Christ and Mary! 18x25 mm, 5.70 g. ref: Sear 1866. Dark patina with earthen deposits. #CB2212: $150


Reign of Constantine X Ducas, 1059-1067 AD. Bronze follis, set into a stunning .925 silver bezel. 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. 26 mm diameter x 30 mm "tall" (not counting loop). ref: Sear 1853. Good detail, dark patina and nice reddish earthen deposits. #CB2195: $325 SOLD


Reign of Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Large 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 for type. Black patina with earthen highlights. Total bezel diameter 36mm. Nice detail! #CB2339: $375 SOLD


One of the First Coins to Depict Jesus Christ!
Byzantine Empire. 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"). ref: Sear 1823, DOC 676 for type. Certified and graded Very Fine by NGC! Coin diameter 28 mm. Olive-green patina, nice detail! #CB2364: $199
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One of the First Coins to Depict Jesus Christ!
Byzantine Empire. 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"). ref: Sear 1823, DOC 676 for type. Certified and graded Very Fine by NGC! Coin measures 26x29 mm. Deep coppery, almost black tone, great detail! #CB2365: $225
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"). 25 mm, 6.93 g. ref: Sear 1823. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. Beautiful portrait! #CB2194: $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"). Excellent emerald-green patina with nice layer of earthen encrustation. 28x33 mm. ref: Sear 1823. Nice portrait! A very pleasing coin w/ nice relief (terrible photo).
#8381: $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. 21mm, 4.53g. ref: DO 4; SB 1825. #CB2136: $150


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. 25mm, 9.14g. ref: DO 4; SB 1825. #CB2137: $99


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. 26mm, 8.51g. ref: Sear 1853. #CB2148: $75
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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! 22x24 mm, 3.48 g. ref: Sear 1866. Dark patina and nice reddish earthen deposits. #CB2169: $125


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"). 29mm, 12.84g. ref: Sear 1823. Dark olive-green patina with earthen deposits. Better than photo! #CB2150: $125


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, 8.66g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Nice detail. #CB2151: $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"). 29 mm, hefty 12.16 g. ref: Sear 1823. Nice detail, deep olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. #CB2161: $150


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. 26x28mm, 5.84g. ref: DO 4; SB 1825. #CB2156: $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. 30mm, 9.87g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Dark olive-green patina with reddish earthen deposits. #CB2171: $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"). Big 30 mm,11.88 g. ref: Sear 1823. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. Nicer than photo. #CB2168: $99
SOLD

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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 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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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 above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE below. 31 mm tall. Jet-black patina, an amazing specimen! #3269: $149
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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
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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
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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 above, bAS-ILE \ bASILE below. 32 mm, 11.16 g. Gorgeous glossy deep green patina. ex-Classical Numismatic Group (CNG). #2835761: $150
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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
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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 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
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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. 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
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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
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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
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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, 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
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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
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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
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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: +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
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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: + 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
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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:
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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, cross above and below. Big 28 mm, 11.50 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Lovely reddish-green patina. #CB2197: $175
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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 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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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 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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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:
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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
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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:
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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: 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
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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, 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
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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
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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, cross above and below. Big 27.5 mm, 9.89 g. ref: DOC A2.41; SB 1818. Lovely reddish-green patina. #CB2196: $175
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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


Byzantine Empire. 29 mm, nice emerald-green patina.

TYPE??? #424647