Lot 37A
**Originally Listed At $250**
Near East / Eastern Mediterranean region, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 12th century CE. A collection of 6 ancient copper-alloy and bronze coins from the Byzantine Empire: A Dodecanummium of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, early 7th century CE, featuring the emperor and co-emperor with an inscription. A follis of Justinian I 527-565 CE, a large bronze coin with the "K" indicating 20 nummi, or half a follis. Follis of Maurice Tiberius 582-602 CE, a large bronze coin with the "M" indicating 40 nummi, or one follis. A copper follis, 900-1050 CE, featuring Christ seated on a throne with the inscription "ISXS BASILE BASIL" (Jesus, King of Kings). Manuel I Komnenos Aspron Trachy 1143-1180 CE, a billon (low-silver) coin with a concave shape, containing 89% copper and 8% silver. Class C Follis of Michael IV 1034-1041 CE, bronze coin with a bold religious design from the reform style of anonymous folles. Size of largest: 1.2" Diameter (3 cm); smallest: 0.6" Diameter (1.5 cm)
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA
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- Condition: Rubbing and softening to faces and indiscernible details on obverse and reverse faces. Green patina and dark toning. F (Fine) to F+ (Fine Plus). Small tears to billon coin.
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