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OUTSTANDING FOLLIS OF IRENE ALONE, 797-802
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Irene alone, 797-802. follis or 40 nummi (5.46g), Constantinople. Crowned bust facing, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. and cruciform scepter. Rev. Large M between XXX and NNN, cross above, A below. DOC 2; Sear 1600. Good very fine with smooth dark green patina, an unusually nice example of this rare and interesting issue. Estimated Value .................................................. $1,200 - 1,500
Leo V alone, 813. follis or 40 nummi (5.88g), Constantinople. Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding cross potent and akakia. Rev. Large M between XXX and NNN, cross above, A beneath. DOC 6; Sear 1629. Nearly Very Fine and very scarce. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275 Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 139, The Christov Family Collection.
Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 136, The Christov Family Collection.
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Leo V and Constantine, 813-820. follis (5.68g), Syracuse. No legend, Facing crowned busts of Leo V and his son, each wearing chlamys, cross above. Rev. Large lambda and kappa, cross above. DOC 19a; Sear 1635. Extremely Fine with smooth dark brown patina, an exceptional specimen. Estimated Value ............................................................... $225 - 300 The Christov Family Collection.
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Nicephorus I and Stauracius, 803-811. follis or 40 nummi (4.63g), Constantinople. No legend, Facing crowned busts of Nicephorus I and his son, each wearing chlamys, cross above. Rev. Large M between XXX and NNN, cross above, A beneath. DOC 5; Sear 1607. Very Fine or better with dark patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150 Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 137, The Christov Family Collection. 546
Michael II and Theophilus, 820-829. Silver Miliaresion (1.77g), Constantinople. Another, all as previous. DOC 6; Sear 1641. Fine, with minor edge damage. Estimated Value ............................................................... $200 - 275 The Christov Family Collection.
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Michael I alone, 811. follis or 40 nummi (4.27g), Constantinople. Crowned bust facing, wearing loros and holding gl. cr. and cruciform scepter. Rev. Large M between XXX and NNN, cross above, A beneath. DOC (Michael II) 7; Sear 1617. Nearly Very Fine and very scarce. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 325 Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 138, The Christov Family Collection.
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Basil I, 867-886. follis (7.33g), Constantinople. Basil seated facing on elaborate throne, holding labarum and akakia. Rev. Imperial inscription in four lines across field. DOC 12; Sear 1709. Extremely Fine, with very dark green patina which has been partially removed below inscription on reverse. Estimated Value ............................................................... $450 - 600 Triton VIII (2005), lot 1423, The Christov Family Collection.
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