Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 55

Ancient and World Coins

Byzantine Empire Cont'd

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 457		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine 613-632. three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (5.6g), Constantinople. 3rd officina, 629/30 (regnal year 20). Heraclius, in military attire, on l., and Heraclius Constantine, on r., both stg. facing, Heraclius holding long cross, his son holding gl. cr. Rev. Large lambda between ANNO and XX. DOC 117c; MIB 168a; Sear 812. Very Fine for the issue and with dark patina, carelessly overstruck as usual, a scarce denomination. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 85, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $46
Lot 458		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-632. half follis or 20 nummi (5.41g), Seleucia Isauriae. 2nd officina, 616/17 (regnal year 7). Crowned facing busts of Heraclius, bearded, on l., and Heraclius Constantine, beardless, on r. Rev. Large K between ANNO and UII, SEL in ex. DOC 182b (same dies); MIB 194; Sear 846. Nearly Very Fine/good very fine with dark patina, a very rare fractional denomination from this temporary mint. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 87, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 459		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Martina. AR Half Siliqua (0.74g), Carthage. Crowned bust of Heraclius facing. Rev. Facing crowned busts of Heraclius Constantine, on l., and Martina, on r., cross above. DOC 233; MIB 149; Sear 871. Nearly Very Fine and scarce, surface deposit in upper obverse field. Estimated Value $75 - 125. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 460		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Martina. follis or 40 nummi (4.92g), Cyprus (Constantia?), 3rd. officina, 626/7 (regnal year 17). Facing stg. figures of Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Martina, the senior emperor in center, each holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XUII, KVPP in ex. DOC 184a; MIB 198; Sear 849. Good Very Fine/very fine, with green-brown patina, an excellent example of this very scarce issue. Estimated Value $200 - 275. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 80, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 461		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Martina (?). follis or 8 pentanummia (8.98g), Cherson, 616-24. Heraclius, on l., and Heraclius Constantine, shorter, on r., both stg. facing, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large H (= 8) to r. of which stands Martina (?) facing, holding long P-headed cross. DOC 311; MIB 265; Sear 926. Very Fine for the issue and extremely rare. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 83, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 462		Byzantine Empire. PERSIAN OCCUPATION OF EGYPT, 618-628. dodecanummium or 12 nummi (15.12g), Alexandria. Facing crowned bust of the Sassanid king Khusru II between large star and crescent, the crown surmounted by cross within crescent. Rev. Large I B with cross potent on globus between, ALEZ in ex. DOC 192; MIB 202a; Sear 856. Good Very Fine with brown patina, a handsome example of this rare and interesting issue. Estimated Value $100 - 150. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 463		Byzantine Empire. Constans II, 641-668. Gold Solidus (4.4g), Constantinople, 1st officina. 641-2. Small crowned bust facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. Rev. VICTORIA AVGU A, cross potent on three steps, CONOB beneath. Cf. DOC (Heraclonas) 1 (officina not recorded); MIB 3a; Sear 936. Virtually Mint State and very rare. Estimated Value $700 - 900. The Christov Family Collection Leu77 (2000), lot 814, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 464		Two Gold Solidi of different types minted under Constans II, 641-668. Grades are Choice Very Fine. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 465		Byzantine Empire. Constans II, 641-668. Gold Solidus (4.38g), Carthage, 5th indiction = 646/7. Blundered rev. legend ends D E. DOC 108.2; MIB 57; Sear 1030. Nearly Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 466		Byzantine Empire. Constans II, 641-668. Facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV, Constans wears plumed helmet. Reverse: Cross potent on three steps between Heraclius and Tiberius. S-964. NGC graded Uncirculated. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 467		Constans II, 641-668. Gold Solidus (4.49 g) minted at Constantinople. Crowned bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Cross potent on three steps. D.O. 3; S. 940. Lightly brushed. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $444
Lot 468		Constans II, 641-668. AR Hexagram minted at Constantinople. Facing bust of Constans II, holding a globus cruciger. Reverse: Cross potent on globe above three steps. D.O. 48; R. 1540; S. 989. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 469		Byzantine Empire. Constans II and Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 641-668. Silver Hexagram (6.45g). Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 57; MIB 152; Sear 998. Fine, but with serious surface flaws affecting the design on both sides. Estimated Value $150 - 225. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 470		Byzantine Empire. Constans II, 641-668. Silver Hexagram (5.65g), Constantinople. 641-2. Small crowned bust facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. Rev. DEUS ADIUTA ROMANIS, cross potent on globe above three steps. Cf. DOC (Heraclonas) 4; MIB 142; Sear 988. Very Fine, reverse fine, and rare. Estimated Value $700 - 900. The Christov Family Collection Lanz (2002), lot 921, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 471		Byzantine Empire. Constans II, 641-668. follis or 40 nummi (13.8g), Carthage, 643-7. Crowned beardless bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev. Large cross dividing XX - XX, CRTG in ex. DOC 137 = BMC 310; MIB 192; Sear 1054. Nearly Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value $500 - 700. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 88, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 472		Byzantine Empire. Constans II, 641-668. follis or 40 nummi (12.62g), Carthage, 643-7. Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC 137 = BMC 310; MIB 192; Sear 1054. Fine plus with brown patina and very rare. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 473		Byzantine Empire. Constans II, 641-668. follis or 40 nummi (5.5g), Syracuse, c. 651. Crowned bust facing with long beard, holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M, monogram above, SCL below. DOC 311; MIB 265; Sear 926. Extremely Fine with dark brown patina, splendid portrait, overstruck as usual. Estimated Value $250 - 325. Triton VIII (2005), lot 1383, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 474		Byzantine Empire. Constans II, 641-668. decanummium or 10 nummi (2.41g), Carthage, 641-2. Crowned beardless bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev. Large I between two stars, four pellets in field. DOC 136 = Tolstoi 223 = Sabatier 55; MIB 200 (also citing a specimen from the University of Michigan excavation at Carthage); Sear 1063. Nearly Extremely Fine with dark green patina and extremely rare, possibly only the third known specimen and probably the finest. Estimated Value $250 - 325. CNG 61 (2002), lot 2251, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 475		Byzantine Empire. Constans II and Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 659-668. follis or 40 nummi (7.48g). Ravenna, 662/3 (regnal year 22). Crowned facing busts of Constans, with long beard, on l., and Constantine IV, shorter and beardless, on r. Rev. Large m between facing stg. figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, AN XXII above, RAV in ex. Cf. DOC 207 = BMC 402; MIB 225; Sear 1139. Good very fine and rare with dark green patina, double struck. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Triton IX (2006), lot 1637, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 476		Constantine IV, 668-685. Gold Tremissis (1.42 g) minted at Constantinople. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constantine IV. Reverse: Cross potent on base. D.O. 17; S. 1162. Wavy flan. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 225. Ex Malter XLVII (4 II 92), lot 441. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 477		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or 40 nummi (19.57g), Constantinople, 4th. officina, 668-73. Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet and cuir. and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M between Heraclius and Tiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. DOC 28d; MIB 77; Sear 1173. Extremely Fine with smooth brown patina, a splendid example of this celebrated revival of the heavy follis coinage of Justinian. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Triton VII (2004), lot 1106, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 478		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or 40 nummi (18.53g), Constantinople, 2nd. officina, 668-73. Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet and cuir. and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M between Heraclius and Tiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. DOC 28b; MIB 77; Sear 1173. Nearly Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 91, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121
Lot 479		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or 40 nummi (19.89g), Constantinople, 5th. officina, 673. Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet and cuir. and holding spear diagonally over r. shoulder. Rev. Large M between Heraclius and Tiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. DOC 29 var. (this officina not recorded); MIB 77; Sear 1174. Nearly Very Fine/fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 92, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 480		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or 40 nummi (16.1g), Constantinople, 1st. officina, 674-81. Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between Heraclius and Tiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. DOC 31a = Tolstoi 71; MIB 80; Sear 1176. Very Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 900. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 93, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 481		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or 40 nummi (3.52g), Ravenna, 681 (regnal. year 28). Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between Heraclius and Tiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr., [ANNO] / [X]XVIII above, theta beneath, RAV in ex. DOC 86-91 var. (this date not recorded); MIB 117 (citing specimen in Museo Civico, Bologna); Sear 1239. Fine/good fine with rough green patina, very rare (possibly only the second known specimen with this date). Estimated Value $300 - 400. CNG 66 (2004), lot 1747, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 482		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (12.81g). Constantinople, 5th officina, 668-73. Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet and cuir. and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large L (= 30) between Heraclius and Tiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. DOC 34 var. (this officina not recorded); MIB 82 var.; Sear 1178 var. Fine and very rare, dark patina, possibly a unique variant with this officina mark. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 97, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 483		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. half follis or 20 nummi (9.81g), Constantinople. 5th officina, 673/4 (regnal year 20). Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet and cuir. and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large K (= 20) between ANNO and mint mark. DOC 35b; MIB 83; Sear 1179. The Greek letter-numeral "K" serves as both the mark of value and the regnal date. Very Fine and very rare, only two other specimens recorded from this officina. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 98, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 484		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. half follis or 20 nummi (11.71g), Constantinople. 1st officina, 673/4 (regnal year 20). Beardless bust facing, wearing helmet and cuir. and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large K (= 20) between ANNO and mint mark. DOC 35a; MIB 83; Sear 1179. Nearly Very Fine and very rare. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 485		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. half follis or 20 nummi (3.16g), Rome. Crowned beardless bust facing, holding spear. Rev. X / X between crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Tiberius, Rom in ex. DOC 83; MIB 115; Sear 1234. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare with dark green patina. Estimated Value $300 - 400. CNG 73 (2006), lot 1051, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 486		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (14.9g), Constantinople, 1st officina, 683/4 (regnal. Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXX. DOC 32a = BMC 32; MIB 81; Sear 1177. Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 94, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 487		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (18.25g), Constantinople, 5th officina, 683/4 (regnal year 30). Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXX. DOC 32b; MIB 81; Sear 1177. Good Very Fine, date numerals somewhat obscure. Estimated Value $500 - 700. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 95, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 488		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (13.8g), Constantinople, 3rd officina, 684/5 (regnal. year 31). Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXXI. DOC 33b; MIB 81; Sear 1177. Fine, areas of erosion on obverse. Estimated Value $150 - 225. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 489		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (14.33g), Constantinople, uncertain officina. 684/5 (regnal year 31). Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXXI. Cf. DOC 33; MIB 81; Sear 1177. Good fine, but badly double-struck and officina mark illegible. Estimated Value $75 - 125. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $40
Lot 490		Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV alone, 681-685. follis or 40 nummi (4.66g), Ravenna, 683 (regnal year 30, 11th. indiction). Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between ANNO and XXX, [IA above], Q below, RAV in ex. Cf. DOC 92 = Tolstoi 132; MIB 118; Sear 1240. Good very fine and very rare with dark green patina. Estimated Value $200 - 275. CNG 67 (2004), lot 1873, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 491		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (9.54g), Constantinople, 1st officina, 685/6 (regnal year 1). Crowned bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M between ANNO and I. Berk 752.A; cf. DOC 18, MIB 44, and Sear 1260, but no examples of year 1 noted. Very Fine and extremely rare, possibly only the second specimen known, overstruck. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. CNG 61 (2002), lot 2259, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 492		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (4.33g), Carthage, c. 690-91. Crowned bust facing, holding g. cr. Rev. Large M, theta over delta above. DOC 32; MIB 55; Sear 1269. Good Very Fine and very rare, obverse a little weakly struck. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 493		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (3.23g), Carthage, 694/5 (8th indiction). Justinian stg. facing, holding gl. cr. and akakia, between two monograms. Rev. Large M between H / K and lambda, monogram above, mint mark below. Cf. DOC 33 (citing Tolstoi 81); MIB 56; Sear 1270. Very Fine and very rare with dark brown patina. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 494		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (3.32g), Syracuse, c. 691-2. Justinian stg. facing, holding cross potent on two steps and gl. cr. Rev. Large M, monogram above, star beneath, SCL in ex. DOC 60; MIB 67; Spahr 221; Sear 1300. Good very fine with dark patina. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Triton IX (2006), lot 1642, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 495		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (5.82g), Syracuse, c. 693-4. Justinian, in military attire, stg. facing, holding spear and gl. cr., plant in r. field. Rev. Large M between mint name CVPA-KOVCI in two columns, monogram above, SCL in ex. DOC 61; MIB 71; Spahr 225; Sear 1301. Rare and Extremely Fine for the type with attractive green patina, overstruck on another follis type of this reign. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Triton VIII (2005), lot 1392, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 496		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (4.55g), Syracuse, c. 693-4. Justinian, in military attire, stg. facing, holding spear and gl. cr., plant in r. field. Rev. Large M between mint name CVPA-KOVCI in two columns, monogram above, SCL in ex. DOC 61; MIB 71; Spahr 225; Sear 1301. Rare and good Very Fine with attractive green patina. Estimated Value $450 - 550. CNG 73 (2006), lot 1053, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 497		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. follis or 40 nummi (4.7g), Syracuse, c. 695. Justinian enthroned facing, holding gl. cr. and akakia, star to r. Rev. Large M between two palms, monogram above, SCL in ex. DOC 64; MIB 73; Spahr 222; Sear 1304. Nearly Very Fine and rare with dark brown patina, overstruck as usual. Estimated Value $250 - 325. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 498		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. billon (?) three-quarter follis or 30 nummi (1.44g), Rome. No legend, beardless crowned bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev. XXX, Rom in ex. DOC 69 var. (mint mark retrograde); MIB 77; Spahr 222; Sear 1309. Extremely Fine with nice brown patina, struck on the square flan typical of this enigmatic series. Estimated Value $250 - 325. CNG 61 (2002), lot 2175, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 499		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. half follis or 20 nummi (4.51g), Constantinople, officina and date. uncertain. Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large K between ANNO and [regnal year numeral]. Cf. DOC 20-25; MIB 47; Sear 1262. Very Fine and rare, the types obscured by overstriking. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 102, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 500		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. half follis or 20 nummi (4.09g), Sardinia, c. 692-5. Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large K with crosses on either side and above, PAX beneath. DOC 39; MIB 63; Sear 1279. Good Very Fine with dark patina, exceptionally fine example of this rare issue. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 501		Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. half follis or 20 nummi (1.94g), Syracuse. Crowned half-length bust facing, holding gl. cr. Rev. Large K, monogram of Justinian below, smaller K to l. Unpublished, but cf. Calciati (MBBS) 44-5 for a follis probably belonging to the same issue. Good very fine with dark patina, possibly unique. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. CNG 75 (2007), lot 1167, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 502		Byzantine Empire. Leontius, 695-698. follis or 40 nummi (6.46g), Constantinople, 1st officina, 695/6 (regnal year 1). Crowned bust facing, bearded, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M between ANNO and A (= regnal year 1), cross above, A beneath, CON in ex. DOC 5a; MIB 32; Sear 1334. Good very fine with nice dark green patina, an unusually sharp striking and very rare thus, overstruck. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 104, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 503		Byzantine Empire. Leontius, 695-698. follis or 40 nummi (8.32g), Constantinople, 1st officina. Crowned bust facing, bearded, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large M between ANNO and date numeral (both obscured by overstriking), cross above, A beneath, [CON] in ex. Cf. DOC 5a or 6; MIB 32; Sear 1334. Fine and rare. Estimated Value $325-UP. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 105, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 504		Byzantine Empire. Leontius, 695-698. half follis or 20 nummi (3.49g), Constantinople, 3rd officina, 695/6 (regnal year 1. Crowned bust facing, bearded, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. Rev. Large K between ANNO and A (= regnal year 1), cross above, gamma beneath. DOC 8b; MIB 33; Sear 1335. Very Fine and rare, irregular flan as usual. Estimated Value $125 - 175. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 106, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 505		Tiberius III, 698-705. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Constantinople. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing of Tiberius III, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Cross potent on three steps. D.O. 1; S. 1360. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 444. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 506		Byzantine Empire. Tiberius III, 698-705. follis or 40 nummi (6.28g), Constantinople, 2nd officina, 701/2 (regnal year 4). Tiberius, in military attire, stg. facing, holding gl. cr. and long cross. Rev. Large M between ANNO and regnal year delta (= 4). DOC 11; MIB 74; Sear 1367. Very Fine/fine and rare. Estimated Value $400 - 500. CNG 73 (2006), lot 1055, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230

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