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Ancient Rome. Emperor Honorius. Gold solidus struck 410-423 AD, Ravenna mint. obv: Diademed, draped & cuirassed bust of emperor right, D N HONORIVS P F AVG. rev: Emperor standing right, holds lararum and Victory on globe, spurns captive with foot. VICTORIA AVGGG, R-V in fields, COMOB in exergue. ref: RIC 1286. 21 mm, 4.46 grams. An exquieite specimen! #4288: $1275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578 AD. Gold Semissis, set in a custom 22-karat gold bezel embedded with 4 diamonds. A beautiful piece! obv: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG, diademed, draped, & cuirassed bust of Justin right / rev: VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory seated left, inscribing shield with stylus; star to left, reversed Christogram to right; CONOB. $925 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Tiberius II Constantine.
Reigned Sept 26, 578 AD - Aug 14, 582 AD. Gold temissis. DN CONSTANTINVS PP AVG, his diademed and draped bust rt. / VICTOR TIBERI AVS around potent cross. CONOB below (Constantinople mint). Excellent example with sharp detail and nice tone! ref: BMC 14-17, Sear 425. 12.5 mm, 1.26 grams. #6413: $499 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Gold tremissis, Constantinople mint. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG / Victory advancing right, head left, holding globus cruciger and wreath; star to right, VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; CONOB below. ref: DOC 19; SB 145. VF, light obverse scratches. Nice gold tone - not reddish as the photo makes it seem. Ex-Classical Numismatic Galleries (CNG). 16mm, 1.46 g. #cng523: $475 SOLD
Basil II & Constantine VIII 976-1025 AD. Amazing Gold AV Histamenon. Christ with cross / Crowned busts of Basil & Constantine holding cross. A beauty! $1275 SOLD
Basil II and Constantine VIII, 976-1925 AD. Gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing, nimbate, holding Book of Gospels, +IHS XIS REX REGNATINUM / Basil (L) and Constantine (R) holding between them a tall cross, +BASIL c' CONSTANT BR. ref: Sear BCV #1800. 26.5 mm, 4.42 g. #0461: $1275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX, 1042-1055 AD. Large and beautiful gold histamenon nomisma. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing with book of Gospels, +I hS X'I'S REX RESNATIhM / Crowned bust of Constantine IX facing with labarum & globe. +CWNST ANTh bASILEUS RM 29 mm, 4.24 g. ref: sear sb1828. Holed for use as jewelry in antiquity, since plugged. ex-CNG. Radiant, golden tone (not reddish as these photos suggest). #2490376: $1199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Constantine VII and Romanus II. Gold Solidus, struck 945-963 AD. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, holding Book of Gospels, IhS SPE REX REGNANTIUM / Crowned busts of Constantine VII and Romanus II facing, patriarchal cross between them, CONSTANT' CE ROMAN M AVG bR. ref: SB1751, DOC III 15. 20 mm, 4.38 g. Edge clipped in antiquity. Slabbed, certified and graded by NGC. CHOICE XF. #NGC2575: $1299 SOLD
Two Superb Gold Coins of Heraclius
In 630 AD Heraclius invaded Persia, seized the True Cross and restored it back to Constantinople after it had been stolen during the sacking of the city by Sasanian king Khusro II. The True Cross is believed to be the actual cross upon which Jesus Christ died.
Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Gold Solidus, Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck 610-613 AD. His draped and cuirassed facing bust, with short beard, wearing crown with pendilia and plume, holding cross, dN hERACLIUS PP AVG / True Cross on three steps; VICTORIA AVGU (sigma), CONOB below. ref: DOC 3b; MIB 5; SB 731. VF. 20mm, 4.38 g. Radiant, golden tone (not reddish as these photos suggest). Ex-Classical Numismatic Galleries (CNG). #cng2540372: $975 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas, 610-64 AD1. Gold Solidus, Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck 639-641 AD. Heraclius, crowned, with long moustache and long beard in centre, Heraclonas, crowned, on left, and Heraclius Constantine, crowned, unbearded, on right, all wearing chlamys and holding cross on globe / VICTORIA AVGU and officina letter "theta", True Cross on three steps, CONOB below. ref: DOC 44 v; MIB 53; SB 770. Good VF, graffiti in right obverse field. 19mm, 4.43 g. Radiant, golden tone (not reddish as these photos suggest). Ex-Classical Numismatic Galleries (CNG). #cng2540377: $975 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX Monomachus. 1042-1055. Large gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint. Slightly scyphate (cup-shaped) coin! Bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus cross with two crescents in its upper quarters, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, triple border. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding cruciform scepter and globus cruciger. 26mm, 4.27 g. DOC 3; SB 1830. VF, very light encrustation on obverse. Radiant, golden tone (not reddish as these photos suggest). Ex-Classical Numismatic Galleries (CNG). Excellent!!! #cng259449: $1250 SOLD
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Byzantine Empire. Romanus III, Argyrus. 1028-1034 AD. Large Gold Histamenon, Constantinople mint. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM, Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobrium, raising right hand in benediction, holding Book of Gospels in left / THCE BOHTH RWMANW, Virgin Mary (nimbate) crowning emperor Romanus. 25 mm, 4.40 g. Coin is in near perfect condition; no cracks but 2 small edge die flaws on back. ref: Sear BCV #1819, DOC III 1. Ex-Heritage Galleries. Excellent! #0319: $1450 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Gold solidus, Constantinople mint. Struck 545-565 AD. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield, DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVP / Angel standing facing, holding holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right, VICTORIA AVGGG; CONOB below. ref: DOC 9; SB 140. Good VF, ancient graffiti "N" on neck! 20mm, 4.47 g. #cng526: $750 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Phocas, 602-610. Gold solidus, Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck 607-610 AD. Crowned, draped, and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, DN FOCAS PERP AVG / Angel standing facing, holding holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger, VICTORIA AVGU; Z//CONOB. ref: DOC 10g; SB 620. 21mm, 4.50 g. Near EF, slight wear but an excellent specimen! Nice gold tone - not reddish as the photo makes it seem. Ex-Classical Numismatic Galleries (CNG). #cng528: $725 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Gold solidus, struck 545-565 AD at Constantinople. His helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger, DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG / Angel standing facing, holding long Chi-Rho-headed cross & globus cruciger, VICTORIA AVGGG(theta), CONOB in exergue. Officina Theta. ref: SBC 140. Near-EF! Excellent detail, lustrous surfaces. A gem! #fsr368: $875 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius. Gold solidus, struck 583 AD at Constantinople mint. Helmeted & cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, DM MAVRC TIB PP AVC / Angel standing facing, holding long Chi-Rho-headed cross & globus cruciger, VICTORIA AVGGG (gamma), CONOB in exergue. 22 mm, 4.53 grams. #4305: $799 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Valens, 364-378 AD. Gold Solidus. Great example! D N VALENS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGG, Valentinian and Valens seated facing, holding globe between them; behind and between them Victory is standing with outspread wings; SMTES in exergue. ref: RIC 4b. 22 mm, 4.40 g. Rare type. Great coin! Nice metal. #4954-GV0729: $1499 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Anastasius I, 491-518 AD. Gold Solidus. His helmeted cuirassed bust facing, holding spear & shield, helmet with plume, trefoil ornament and diadem the ties of which show left, shield ornamented with horseman right spearing fallen foe, D N ANASTASIVS P F AVG / VICTORIA AVGGG A, Victory standing left, holding long cross, star right, COMOB in ex. 20 mm, 4.46 g. Excellent condition, small grafitto "y" on obverse! ref: SB3-4. #3194: $725 SOLD
Portrait of Christ Gold Coin
Byzantine Empire. Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. Large gold histamenon nomisma. Bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus cross with two crescents in its upper quarters, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, triple border. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM / Crowned bust of Constantine VIII facing, with long beard, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia, triple border. +CWNSTANTIN bASILEVS ROM. 25 mm, 4.41 g. Nice, lustrous XF. Ex-Daniel F Sedwick collection. A breathtaking example! #49360: $1299 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Phocas, Nov 23, 602 - October 610 AD. Gold tremissis, Constantinople mint. His diademed, draped and cuirassed bust rt, DN FOCAS PERP AVG / Cross potent, VICTORIA FOCAS AVG, CONOB below. Slightly wavy flan, sharp details! 16 mm, 1.31 g. ref: Sear 634, BMC 30-32. #0279: $525 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD. Gold Semissis, Constantinople mint. DN TIbE RA PP AVG, his diademed, draped, & cuirassed bust right / VICTORI A AVCC, Victory advancing right, holding wreath & globus cruciger; CONOB below. 19.5 mm, 2.15 g. #7988: $399 SOLD
Islamic, Persia (Pre-Seljuq). Ziyarids. Mardawij. 315-323 A.H./ 927-935 AD. Gold Dinar. Mah al-Basra mint. Dated 322 AH ( 933-934 AD). ref: Miles, Ziyarid pl. XXIV, 1; Album 1530. 23mm, 3.90 grams. Great detail! Ex-Classical Numismatic Galleries (CNG). #cng2630445: $625 SOLD
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Ancient Persia. Ghaznavids, 975-1187 AD. Gold dinar, Herat mint. 24 mm, 2.74 grams. Nice coin with good detail and bright lustrous surfaces! Photos do no justice. #2722-8424: $350 SOLD
Ancient Persia. Samanid Dynasty. Mansur ib Nuh, 961-976 AD. Gold dinar. Minor clipping to edge but otherwise a beautiful, striking piece! #gl4318: $350 SOLD
Kushan, India. Vasudeva III, 360-365 AD. Heavy Gold stater. Vasu standing with trident & banner / Goddess Lakshmi seated, facing front. 19x17 mm, 6.37 grams and THICK! #4325: $550 SOLD
Ottoman Empire.
Suleyman I The Magnificent, 926-994 A.H. (1520-1566 AD). Stunning gold sultani. 18.82 mm, 3.50 g. #0964: $399 SOLD
Ottoman Empire.
Suleyman I The Magnificent, 926-994 A.H. (1520-1566 AD). Stunning gold sultani. 19.95 mm, 3.48 g. #3151: $399 SOLD
Islamic Persia (Post-Mongol). Manghits (Khanate of Bukhara). Sayyid Haydar Tora. 1215-1242 A.H./ AD 1800-1826. Gold Tilla, Bukhara mint. Dated 1226 A.H. (AD 1817/8). 21mm, 4.59 g. ref: Album 3029.2. Grades EF! Ex-Classical Numismatic Galleries. A stunning coin! #cng544: $599 SOLD
Ottoman Empire.
Suleyman I The Magnificent, 926-994 A.H. (1520-1566 AD). Stunning gold sultani. 19 mm, 3.54 g. Beautiful coin with bright coloration! Photo is dark and does no justice! #6824: $399 SOLD
Ottoman Empire.
Suleyman I The Magnificent, 926-994 A.H. (1520-1566 AD). Stunning gold sultani. 20 mm, 3.52 grams. Nice surfaces, bright golden tone. #4137: $399 SOLD
Ottoman Empire. Suleyman I The Magnificent, 926-994 A.H. (1520-1566 AD). Stunning gold sultani. 20.81 mm (13/16") diameter, 3.55 g. Great coin with excellent detail! Bright golden tone. #0450x2: $450 SOLD
Ottoman Empire. Suleyman I The Magnificent, 926-994 A.H. (1520-1566 AD). Excellent gold sultani. High relief detail, all inscriptions legible. About as nice as these come! 20 mm (3/4") diameter, 3.45 grams. #4160: SOLD
Amazing ancient Roman gold ring, c. 1st century AD. Etched with a beautiful depiction of winged Victory walking left, apparently playing a musical instrument of some sort! From the Roman provinces in Greece. Weighs 3.80 grams, 20 mm outside diameter; about a US ring size 7 1/4. Excellent! #85747x2: $899 SOLD
Excellent Roman Gold Ring
Late Roman / early Byzantine golden ring with green glass inlay. 5th-9th century AD. Not sure if it is solid gold; it may be gold-plated silver, but ancient nonetheless. Beautiful, gracefully-curved band, original green glass faceted glass or stone still set in bezel. A truly awesome piece. Weighs 4.08 grams, 20 mm outside diameter; about a US ring size 3. Gorgeous! #85706x2: $850 SOLD
Byzantine Empire. Constantine VII with Romanus II, gold solidus struck c. 920 - 944 AD.Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of gospels; IhS SPE REX REGNANTIUM / Facing, crowned busts of Constantine VII with short beard on left, wearing loros, and Romanus II, wearing chlamys, unbearded, on right, holding long patriarchal cross between them; CONSTANT' CE ROMAN M AVGG bR. ref: DOC 15; Sear 1751. 19.7 mm, 4.38 g. Great coin, well-centered and well-struck. Great gold tone. #18474x2: $1199 SOLD
Portrait of Christ Gold Coin
Byzantine Empire. Romanus III Argyrus, 1028-1034 AD. Gold histamenon, Constantinople mint. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM, Christ enthroned facing, nimbus cross behind head, holding book of gospels, raising right hand / QCE bOHQ RWMAnW, Mary, nimbate on right, crowning Romanus on left who is wearing a saccos and loros and holding cross on globe, MQ between heads, double border. Choice Extremely Fine! ref: SBV-1819, DOC-1d. 4.39g. Ex-Stephen Album collection. #911091: $2100 SOLD
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Ancient Rome. Honorius, 393-423 AD. Gold solidus, Ravenna mint. Struck 402-406 AD. His pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N HONORIVS P F AVG / Honorius standing right, foot on bound captive, holding labarum and Victory on globe; VICTORIA AVGGG, R-V across, COMOB below. 22 mm, 4.45 g. RIC X 1287; Ranieri 12; Depeyrot 7/1. VF. Ex-CNG. Excellent detail! #cng2660455: $1250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Valens, 364-378 AD. Gold solidus. Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Struck 366-367 AD. His pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N VALENS PERF AVG / Valens standing facing in military attire, holding labarum with chi-rho cross & Victory on globe; RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE, ANT-G below. 21mm, 4.26 g. RIC IX 2d.xvi; Depeyrot 27/3. VF, ancient graffiti on reverse! Very nice portrait! #cng2660449: $1250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. Gold Solidus. Constantinople mint, 4th officina. Struck 408-420 AD. His pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield, D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe; star to left, CONCORDI-A AVGG-D; CONOB below. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Good VF, a few light scratches. 21mm, 4.37 g. #cng260559: $1150 SOLD
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Ancient Rome. Valentinian I, 364-375 AD. Gold Solidus. Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Struck 364-367 AD. His pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG / Valentinian standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe, RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE; ANT-G below. RIC IX 2a.ii.1; Depeyrot 30/1. VF, three parallel scratches on obverse, graffito ("K") on reverse. 22mm, 4.31 g. #cng260547: $1250 SOLD
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Superb Gold Coin of Heraclius
In 630 AD Heraclius invaded Persia, seized the True Cross and restored it back to Constantinople after it had been stolen during the sacking of the city by Sasanian king Khusro II. The True Cross is believed to be the actual cross upon which Jesus Christ died.
Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas. 610-641. Gold Solidus, Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 637-638 AD. Heraclius, crowned, with long moustache and long beard in centre, Heraclonas, crowned, on left, and Heraclius Constantine, crowned, unbearded, on right, all wearing chlamys and holding cross on globe / VICTORIA AVGU and officina letter "A", True Cross on three steps, monograms to left and right, CONOB below. 19mm, 4.23 g. ref: DOC 39a; MIB 45; SB 764. Radiant, golden tone. Ex-Classical Numismatic Galleries (CNG). Extremely Fine. #cng259438: $975 SOLD
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