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Sale 53
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Description |
Realized |
Lot 2003 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Tremissis (1.48g), Thessalonica. Another, all as previous. DOC -; MIB 24b; Sear 173E. Good very fine and very scarce, flan slightly crinkled.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 55 (2000), lot 1512.
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| Realized
$219 |
Lot 2004 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.45g), Carthage, 11th indiction = 547/8. Helmeted and cuir. bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG IA, angel facing, holding long cross and gl. cr., star to r., CONOB in ex. DOC 277a; MIB 25; Sear 250. Extremely Fine and rare.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 61 (2002), lot 2214.
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| Realized
$2,990 |
Lot 2005 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 (1.21g), Carthage. Diad. bust r. Rev. VOT / MVLT / HTI in wreath, CONOS below. DOC 280; MIB 51; Sear 253. Extremely Fine and lightly toned.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 60 (2002), lot 1977.
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| Realized
$414 |
Lot 2006 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. AR Half Siliqua (1.27g), Carthage. Another, similar to previous, but MTI for HTI on rev. DOC 280 var.; MIB 51 var.; Sear 253 var. Very Fine, dark tone.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 54 (2000), lot 1891.
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| Realized
$357 |
Lot 2007 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. AR Heavy Half Siliqua (0.77g), irregular mint in imitation of Carthage. Diad. bust r. Rev. Monogram of D N IVSTINIANVS with cross above, all in linear circle within wreath. For the regular issue, cf. MIB 53, Tolstoi 575, and Sear 254. Very Fine and with dark tone, an interesting 'barbarous' issue with the monogram reversed.
Estimated Value $275 - 350.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 54 (2000), lot 1892.
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| Realized
$173 |
Lot 2008 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. AR Heavy Quarter Siliqua (0.57g), Carthage. Diad. bust r. Rev. V - O / M - T in the angles of a cross, all within wreath, [CONOS] below. DOC 282 = BMC 357; MIB 52; Sear 256. Good Very Fine, very scarce.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$288 |
Lot 2009 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.44g), Rome, 1st officina. Obv. Helmeted and cuar. bust facing, holding gl. er. and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A, angel facing, holding long cross and gl. cr., six-pointed star to r., ROMOB in ex. DOC 319 (citing specimen in Berlin); MIB 28; Sear 290. Good Very Fine and extremely rare.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
The Christov Family Collection; Triton III (1999), lot 1300.
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| Realized
$3,795 |
Lot 2010 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.45g), Rome, 1st officina. As previous. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A, angel facing, holding long P-headed cross and gl. cr., six-pointed star to r., CONOB in ex. DOC 320a = Ratto 451; MIB 34; Sear 291. Choice Extremely Fine and rare.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$8,050 |
Lot 2011 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.45g), Rome, 9th officina. Another, similar to previous, but with officina mark theta at end of rev. legend. Cf. DOC 320 (officina not recorded); MIB 34; Sear 291. Choice Extremely Fine and rare, slight double-striking.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 61 (2002), lot 2170.
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| Realized
$2,070 |
Lot 2012 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. Nummi (light group, 1.03g), Rome or Ravenna. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large CN (= 250) with small X below, all within wreath. DOC 334f = BMC Vandals, etc. 53; MIB 66; Sear 314. Good Very Fine, toned and scarce.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
The Christov Family Collection; Triton VIII (2005), lot 1322.
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| Realized
$196 |
Lot 2013 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. AR Light Half Siliqua (1.08g), Triton VIII (2005), lot 1322. Diad. bust r. Rev. Cross on globus, all within wreath. DOC 337; MIB 80; Sear 318. Nearly Extremely Fine, lightly toned and very scarce, obverse a little off-center.
Estimated Value $250 - 325.
The Christov Family Collection; Lanz (2002), lot 919.
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| Realized
$150 |
Lot 2014 |
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Byzantine Empire. JUSTINIAN I, 527-565, follis or 40 nummi (13.99 grams), Ravenna. 560/61 (regnal year 34). Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield (?). Rev. Large M between ANNO / XXXIIII, RAVEN/NA in ex. DOC 342; MIB 233; Sear 323. Very Fine for the issue and rare.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$1,150 |
Lot 2015 |
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Byzantine Empire. JUSTINIAN I, 527-565, half follis or 20 nummi (5.78 grams), Ravenna. 560/61 (regnal year 34). Diad. bust r. Rev. Large K between ANNO / XXXIIII, RAB beneath. Cf. DOC 345; MIB 236; Sear 324. Good very fine with olive green patina and extremely rare (five specimens cited by Hahn).
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
The Christov Family Collection; Ex Triton X (2007), lot 832.
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| Realized
$9,488 |
Lot 2016 |
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Byzantine Empire. JUSTINIAN I, 527-565, follis or 40 nummi (8.205 grams), Salona (?). Helmeted bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. Large M with cross above. DOC 358; MIB 248; Sear 329. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare, with nice dark green patina, some smoothing, an exceptional example of this enigmatic issue.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
The Christov Family Collection; Ex Triton IX (2006), lot 1620.
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| Realized
$1,783 |
Lot 2017 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.47g), Constantinople, 1st officina. Helmeted and cuir. bust facing, holding Victory on globe and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head. r., holding scepter and gl. cr., CONOB in ex. DOC 4a; Cf. MIB 5 (wrongly numbered '4' on chart); Sear 345. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 325.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$426 |
Lot 2018 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.44g), Constantinople, 5th officina. All as previous, but with officina mark E at end of rev. legend. DOC 4d; cf. MIB 5 (wrongly numbered '4' on chart); Sear 345. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$299 |
Lot 2019 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.47g), Constantinople, 8th officina. All as previous, but with officina mark H at end of rev. legend. DOC 4g; cf. MIB 5 (wrongly numbered '4' on chart); Sear 345. Brilliant, almost Mint State.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$2,760 |
Lot 2020 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.47g), 4th officina. All as previous, but with officina mark D at end of rev. legend. DOC 4c; cf. MIB 5 (wrongly numbered '4' on chart); Sear 345. Good Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$253 |
Lot 2021 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.47g), Alexandria, 10th officina. Helmeted and cuir. bust facing, holding Victory on globe and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head. r., holding scepter and gl. cr., Christogram to l.CONOB. in ex. DOC -; MIB 14; Sear 347A. Choice Extremely Fine and very rare.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
The Christov Family Collection; Triton IV (2000), lot 760.
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| Realized
$2,415 |
Lot 2022 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (3.95g), Alexandria, 10th officina. All as previous, but with cross instead of Christogram in rev. field and without dots either side of CONOB. DOC 6; MIB 13a; Sear 347. Extremely Fine and very rare, some edge clipping.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$661 |
Lot 2023 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.44g), Constantinople, 10th officina. All as previous, but with officina mark I at end of rev. legend and with C in rev. field to l. DOC 7c = BMC 15; BNP 2 (attributed to Antioch); MIB 3a; Sear 348. Very Fine and scarce, crinkled flan.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$253 |
Lot 2024 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. AR Siliqua (1.89g), Constantinople. Diad. bust r., wearing crested helmet. Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor, nimbate, stg. facing, head. r., holding spear and gl. cr., star to r., COB in ex. DOC 18; MIB 30; Sear 356. Very Fine and scarce, very irregular flan.
Estimated Value $250 - 325.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$144 |
Lot 2025 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.15g), Thessalonica. Helmeted and cuir. bust facing, holding Victory on globe and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head. r., holding scepter and gl. cr., CONOB in ex. DOC -; MIB 16; Sear 364D. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare, but edge clipped and the cross on the gl. cr. erased.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$253 |
Lot 2026 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Light Weight Solidus of 22 Siliquae (4.06g), Constantinople or Theoupolis/Ant. Constantinople or Theoupolis/Antioch. Helmeted and cuir. bust facing, holding Victory on globe and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head. r., holding scepter and globe, OB*+* in ex. DOC 138; MIB 8; Sear 376. Good very fine and very scarce, slight crease in flan.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 50 (1999), lot 1798.
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| Realized
$311 |
Lot 2027 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.36g), 10th indiction = 576/7. Helmeted and cuir. bust facing, holding Victory on globe and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head. r., holding scepter and gl. cr., CONOB in ex. DOC 190g; MIB 18b; Sear 391. Extremely Fine and rare.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
The Christov Family Collection; Triton IX (2006), lot 1622.
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| Realized
$1,495 |
Lot 2028 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.46g), Ravenna, 1st officina (?). Helmeted and cuir. bust facing, holding Victory on globe and shield, heavy annular border. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG P (= prima?), Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head. r., holding scepter and gl. cr., CONOH in ex., heavy annular border. DOC 210b.2; MIB 21; Sear 407. Choice, good Extremely Fine and rare.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,100.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$3,565 |
Lot 2029 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. Silver 250 Nummi (0.69g), Rome or Ravenna. Diad. bust r. Rev. Large CN (= 250) with dot to r., all within wreath. DOC 213 var.; MIB 37; Sear 411. Nearly Extremely Fine, toned and scarce.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 50 (1999), lot 1799.
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| Realized
$391 |
Lot 2030 |
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Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578. AR Silver Half or Quaerter Siliqua (0.65g), Ravenna. Diad. bust r. Rev. Christogram between two stars, all within wreath. DOC 215; MIB 41; Sear 412. Very Fine and rare.
Estimated Value $250 - 325.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$230 |
Lot 2031 |
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Byzantine Empire. Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Solidus (4.49g), Constantinople, 8th officina. Crowned and cuir. bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG H, cross potent on four steps, CONOB in ex. DOC 4h; MIB 4; Sear 422. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$690 |
Lot 2032 |
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Byzantine Empire. Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Light Weight Solidus of 20 Siliquae (3.11g), Constantinople, 10. 10th officina. Crowned and cuir. bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG I, cross potent on four steps, OBXX in ex. DOC -; MIB 6 (citing specimen in Brussels); Sear 423. Very Fine and very rare, but edge clipped.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$1,323 |
Lot 2033 |
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Byzantine Empire. Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Tremissis (1.48g), Constantinople. DM COSTANTINVS PP AI, diad. bust r. Rev. UICTOR TIBERI AUG, cross potent, CONOB in ex. DOC 7; MIB 9b; Sear 425. About Extremely Fine and scarce.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$230 |
Lot 2034 |
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Byzantine Empire. Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Solidus (4.39g). Regnal year 6 = 579/80. All but with S (= regnal year 6) at end of rev. legend. DOC 58b = BMC 5; MIB 13; Sear 462. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$1,323 |
Lot 2035 |
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Byzantine Empire. Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Solidus (4.4g), Ravenna. Regnal year 4 = 578. All as previous, but with D (= regnal year 4) at end of rev. legend and with heavy annular border on both sides. Cf. DOC 62 (regnal year not noted); MIB III, pl. 56, 15.4; Sear 468. Choice Extremely Fine and rare.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$2,530 |
Lot 2036 |
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Byzantine Empire. Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Solidus (4.35g), Ravenna. Regnal year 8 = 581/2. Another, all as previous, but with H (= regnal year 8) at end of rev. legend. DOC 62a; MIB 15; Sear 468. Very Fine and rare, flan a little uneven.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 60 (2002), lot 1991.
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$920 |
Lot 2037 |
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Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Consular Gold Solidus (4.42g), Constantinople, 8th officina. 602. Emperor, in consular robes, enthroned facing, holding mappa and cross. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG H, angel facing, holding long P-headed cross and gl. cr., CONOB in ex. DOC 2c = BMC 1; MIB 2; Sear 474. Extremely Fine and very rare.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 61 (2002), lot 2221.
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$2,185 |
Lot 2038 |
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Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.34g), Constantinople, 3rd officina. 582. D N TibER MAVRIC PP AV, crowned and cuir. bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield. Rev. As previous, but with officina mark G at end of rev. legend. Cf. DOC 3 (officina not recorded); MIB 4; Sear 476. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare, flan slightly bent and minor edge filing.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Christov Family Collection.
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$311 |
Lot 2039 |
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Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.41g), Constantinople, 10th officina. 582. Another, all as previous, but with officina mark I at end of rev. legend. Cf. DOC 3 (officina not recorded); MIB 4; Sear 476. Extremely Fine and rare, graffito "K" in obverse field.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
The Christov Family Collection.
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$345 |
Lot 2040 |
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Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.47g), Constantinople, 10th officina. 583. Another, all as previous, but with obv. legend D N MAVRIC TibE PP AVG. Cf. DOC 4 (officina not recorded); MIB 5; Sear 477. Extremely Fine and very scarce.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Christov Family Collection; CNG 54 (2000), lot 1900.
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$311 |
Lot 2041 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.5 g) minted at Constantinople. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Reverse doubling. Rare variety (without plumed helmet). Lustrous Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 650.
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$391 |
Lot 2042 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.5 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Lustrous Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$661 |
Lot 2043 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.4 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Lustrous Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$391 |
Lot 2044 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.4 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Huge flan; strike doubled on reverse. Lustrous Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$288 |
Lot 2045 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.4 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Lustrous Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$322 |
Lot 2046 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.4 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Lustrous Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$345 |
Lot 2047 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.5 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Flan a bit concave. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$805 |
Lot 2048 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.5 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Lustrous Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$311 |
Lot 2049 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.4 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Lustrous Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$334 |
Lot 2050 |
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Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.51g), Constantinople, 2nd officina. Helmeted, dr. and cuir. bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG B, angel facing, holding long P-headed cross and gl. cr., CONOB in ex. DOC 5b; MIB 6; Sear 478. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
The Christov Family Collection.
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$891 |
Lot 2051 |
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Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.5 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding long staff. S. 478; D.O. 5. Marks on face. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$288 |
Lot 2052 |
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Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.48g), Constantinople, 10th officina. Another, all as previous, but with officina mark I at end of rev. legend. DOC 5j; MIB 6; Sear 478. Good very fine, obverse struck a little off-center.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
The Christov Family Collection.
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$276 |
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