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Ancient and World Coins

The Restored Byzantine Empire

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 603		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Michael VIII, 1261-1282. bronze trachy (2.74g), Constantinople. Christ stg. facing on dais. Rev. Michael VIII enthroned facing, holding labarum and plain gl. DOC 100-02; Sear-Bendall 2290. Nearly Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value $50 - 100. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $46
Lot 604		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Michael VIII, 1261-1282. bronze trachy (2.17g), Thessalonica. The archangel Michael facing, holding spear. Rev. Half-length figures of Michael VIII, on l., and St. Demetrius, on r., holding between them long staff surmounted by cross within circle. DOC 147-50; Sear-Bendall 2297. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value $125 - 175. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 605		Byzantine Empire. The Restored Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII, 1261-1282. Bronze Trachy Nomisma (2.98g), Thessalonica. Large fleur-de-lis florencée. Rev. Michael stg. facing, crowned and wearing loros and holding large cross and akakia, small lis florencée in l. field. DOC 187-90 (Class XV); PCPC 84; Bendall-Donald (Michael VIII) T. 16; Sear-Bendall 2309. Very Fine for the issue and rare. Estimated Value $100 - 150. The Christov Family Collection CNG 63 (2003), lot 1719, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 606		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Michael VIII, 1261-1282. bronze trachy (2.12g), Thessalonica. Flower of eight petals. Rev. Facing half-length figures of Michael VIII, on l., and the Virgin, nimbate, on r., holding between them large patriarchal cross, two stars in upper field. DOC 152-4; Sear-Bendall 2311. Fine and rare. Estimated Value $150 - 225. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 607		Byzantine Empire. John II, 1280-1297. Silver Asper (2.56g). Obv. As previous. Rev. John stg. facing, crowned, holding labarum and gl. cr., three pellets on labarum shaft, three more in inner l. field, manus Dei in upper r. field. BMC pp. 274-5, 77-84.; Retowski 13 ff.; Sear-Bendall 2609. Very Fine, toned. Estimated Value $150 - 200. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 608		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II, 1282-1328. bronze trachy (1.47g), Constantinople. Christ stg. facing between B - B. Rev. Andronicus II enthroned facing, holding large patriarchal cross and akakia. DOC 573-4; Sear-Bendall 2341. Very Fine and rare, dark patina. Estimated Value $75 - 125. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 609		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II, 1282-1328. bronze trachy (1.31g), Thessalonica. Two large wings. Rev. Half-length figure of Andronicus II facing beneath canopy. DOC 745-8; Sear-Bendall 2385. Very Fine/good very fine and rare, dark brown patina. Estimated Value $150 - 225. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 610		Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II, 1282-1328. Bronze Trachy Nomisma (1.21g), Thessalonica. Half-length figure of St. Demetrius facing, nimbate and in military attire, holding spear over l. shoulder, large B in field to l. Rev. Winged figure of Andronicus stg. facing, crowned and wearing loros, holding model of the city of Thessalonica in r. hand and scepter in l. DOC 849-51 (Class XLIV); PCPC 255; LPC p. 210, 11; Sear-Bendall 2370. Fine/very fine, rare and interesting. Estimated Value $100 - 150. The Christov Family Collection CNG 63 (2003), lot 1721, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 611		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II, 1282-1328. bronze trachy (1.54g), Thessalonica. Six-petaled flower. Rev. Andronicus II stg. facing, holding large B in each hand. DOC 789-92; Sear-Bendall 2393. About Extremely Fine for the type and rare, smooth dark patina, irregular flan. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 612		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. billion tornese (0.69g), Constantinople. Inscription around plain cross within circle. Rev. Andronicus II and Michael IX stg. facing, holding long cross between them. DOC V, p. 148, 8 var; Sear-Bendall 2409 var. Nearly Very Fine and extremely rare, possibly unique. Estimated Value $600 - 800. CNG 63 (2003), lot 1723, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 613		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. bronze trachy (2.28g), Thessalonica. Cross with stars in upper angles and B's in lower angles. Rev. Half-length figures of Andronicus II and Michael IX facing, holding large patriarchal cross between them. DOC 774-7; PCPC 234; Sear-Bendall -. Nearly Very Fine/very fine and rare, dark patina, irregular flan. Estimated Value $150 - 225. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 614		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (1.58g), Constantinople. Inscription within double border around facing bust of Christ. Rev. Andronicus II and Michael IX stg. facing, holding labarum between them. DOC 633-7 var. (emperors hold patriarchal cross between them); Sear-Bendall 2428 var. Nearly Very Fine and very rare with dark patina, apparently a hybrid type with reverse as DOC 647. Estimated Value $150 - 225. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 615		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (2.18g), Constantinople. Cross with star in each angle. Rev. Three-quarter length figures of Andronicus II and Michael IX facing, holding labarum between them. DOC 655-8; Sear-Bendall 2431. Very Fine or better and rare, brown patina. Estimated Value $150 - 225. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 616		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (1.52g), Constantinople 130 1/2. Large N IE (= Indiction 13). Rev. Andronicus II and Michael IX stg. facing, holding labarum between them. DOC 698; Sear-Bendall 2446. Good fine and rare, areas of flatness in the striking. Estimated Value $125 - 175. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 617		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (2.15g), Constantinople 1302/3. Large NA (= Indiction 1). Rev. Andronicus II and Michael IX stg. facing, holding long cross between them. DOC 659-60; Sear-Bendall 2432. Very Fine and rare, dark green-brown patina. Estimated Value $125 - 175. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 618		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. assarion (2.02g), Constantinople. Cross pattée with small X at center, B in each quarter (the two on r. reversed). Rev. Three-quarter length figures of Andronicus II and Michael IX facing, holding labarum between them, AVTOKPATOPEC ROMAION within double border. DOC 700; Sear-Bendall 2448. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value $200 - 275. CNG 67 (2004), lot 1910, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 619		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus III, 1328-1341. silver reduced basilikon (0.99g), Constantinople. Christ stg. facing on souppedion, B - B in upper field, 6-petaled flower in lower l. field, fleur-de-lis in lower r. Rev. St. Demetrius, nimbate, on l., and Andronicus III, crowned, on r., both stg. facing, the saint holding cross before breast, the emperor with l. hand on breast. DOC 871-3; Sear-Bendall 2473. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Triton V (2002), lot 2317, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 620		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus III, 1328-1341. assarion (2.1g), Constantinople. Half-length figure of St. George facing, holding spear and shield. Rev. Half-length figure of Andronicus III facing, wearing crown and chlamys and holding cruciform scepter and gl. cr. DOC 894-5; Sear-Bendall 2478. Nearly Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value $150 - 225. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 621		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus III, 1328-1341. assarion (1.42g), Constantinople, 1334/5. Large NB (= Indiction 2), stars above and below. Rev. Half-length figure of Andronicus III facing, wearing crown and loros and holding cruciform scepter and akakia. DOC 902-6; Sear-Bendall 2480. Very Fine for the type and with brown patina, rare. Estimated Value $150 - 225. LHS 97 (2006), lot 299, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 622		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus III, 1328-1341. assarion (1.92g), Constantinople. Cross ancrée with X at center. Rev. Andronicus III stg. facing, wearing crown and loros and holding cruciform scepter. DOC 908-12; Sear-Bendall 2481. Very Fine with dark patina and rare. Estimated Value $150 - 225. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 623		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus III, 1328-1341. bronze trachy (1.47g), Thessalonica. St. Demetrius enthroned facing with sword across knees. Rev. Andronicus III stg. facing, holding fleur-de-lis and cruciform scepter, stars in field. DOC 929; Sear-Bendall 2487. Very Fine and very rare with dark patina. Estimated Value $75 - 125. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 624		The Restored Byzantine Empire. Andronicus III, 1328-1341. bronze trachy (1.36g), Thessalonica. Large Palaeologan monogram. Rev. Crowned figure of Andronicus III facing, holding cruciform scepter and akakia. DOC -; Sear-Bendall 2494 (= LPC "Additions" 12). Very Fine or better with dark brown patina and rare. Estimated Value $225 - 300. CNG 54 (2000), lot 1956, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 625		The Restored Byzantine Empire. John V, 1341-1391. assarion (2.02g), Thessalonica, 1341-7. Archangel Michael stg. facing. Rev. Andronicus III (deceased) stg. facing, on l., presenting much smaller figure of John V, on r., cross in circle and two stars in field, B to r. DOC 1191; Sear-Bendall 2501. Fine or better and very rare. Estimated Value $225 - 300. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 626		The Restored Byzantine Empire. John V, 1341-1391. assarion (2.48g), Thessalonica, 1365-9. St. Demetrius, in military attire, stg. facing with spear and shield, between two long crosses with three bars. Rev. John V stg. facing, holding staff surmounted by cross in circle and model of city, large star to r. DOC -; PCPC 317; Sear-Bendall 2525. Good very fine with dark brown patina and very rare. Estimated Value $250 - 325. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 627		The Restored Byzantine Empire. John V, 1341-1391. assarion (2.26g), Thessalonica, 1365-9. Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC -; PCPC 317; Sear-Bendall 2525. Very Fine with green-brown patina and very rare. Estimated Value $250 - 325. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 628		Byzantine Empire. John V (?), 1341-1391., Æ 15 (follaro?), uncertain mint. Four B's in the angles of a cross, also with triangle of pellets in three of the angles. Rev, Half-length crowned figure of emperor facing, holding cruciform scepter, omega in r. field. Bendall (A Private Collection of Palaeologan Coins) 384; Schlumberger (Numismatique de l'orient Latin) 24 This enigmatic type is regarded by Bendall as Palaeologan though he does not attempt to assign it to a particular ruler, classifying it simply as "Sub-Byzantine". The present attribution is made with some hesitation by the cataloguer though the presence of the omega in right field would seem to suggest that the emperor's name was Johannes, consequently making John V a strong candidate. Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value $300 - 400. CNG 54 (2000), lot 1954, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 629		The Restored Byzantine Empire. John V and John VI, 1347-1353. silver basilikon (1.03g), Constantinople. Christ stg. facing in mandorla. Rev. John V and John VI stg. facing side by side, each holding labarum-headed scepter. DOC -; Grierson 1326; Sear-Bendall 2528. Extremely Fine, toned and very rare, possibly the finest known specimen. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. CNG 63 (2003), lot 1740, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 630		The Restored Byzantine Empire. John VII, 1399-1403. silver half stavraton (3.71g), Constantinople. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, r. hand raised in benediction, holding book of Gospels in l. Rev. Crowned and nimbate bust of John VII facing, pellet in l. and r. field. DOC 1342; Sear-Bendall 2562. Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. CNG 54 (2000), lot 1957, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 631		Byzantine Empire. John VIII, 1425-1448. Silver Stavraton (6.53g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 1665-1714; PCPC 348; LPC p. 172, 1; Sear-Bendall 2564. Nearly Very Fine, some flatness. Estimated Value $275 - 325. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 632		Byzantine Empire. John VIII, 1425-1448. Silver Stavraton (6.38g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holding book of Gospels, pellets within double border around. Rev. Nimbate bust of John facing, crowned and wearing maniakon, inscription in two lines around. DOC 1665-1714; PCPC 348; LPC p. 172, 1; Sear-Bendall 2564. Fine/very fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Christov Family Collection CNG 54 (2000), lot 1958, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 633		Byzantine Empire. John VIII, 1425-1448. Silver half Stavraton (3.36g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holding book of Gospels, pellets within double border around. Rev. Nimbate bust of John facing, crowned and wearing maniakon, one-line inscription around. DOC 1751-86; PCPC 349; LPC p. 172, 2; Sear-Bendall 2565. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 634		Byzantine Empire. John VIII, 1425-1448. Silver Half Stavraton (3.36g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 1751-86; PCPC 349; LPC p. 172, 2; Sear-Bendall 2565. Good fine, irregular flan. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144