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482
John I Tzimices. Gold Solidus (4.40 g), 969-976. Constantinople. + IhS XIS REX RE
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NANTInm, bust
of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Rev. +
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bust of John I on left, wearing short beard and loros, holding patriarchal cross, with pellet on shaft, being
crowned by the Theotokos; above, manus Dei and M
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. DOC 3; SB 1785. Very Rare this choice. Well
struck and lustrous with complete legends. Nearly Mint State.
$3,500
483
Alexius I Comnenus. Gold Hyperpyron (4.33 g), 1081-1118. Constantinople, 1092-1118. IC XC across
field, Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Rev. A/
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, Alexius standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DOC
20g; SB 1913. Very Fine.
$400
484
Isaac II Angelus. Gold Hyperpyron (4.49 g), 1185-1195. Constantinople. The Theotokos enthroned fac-
ing, holding infant Christ. Rev. Isaac standing facing, holding cross, being crowned by manus Dei above
and receiving sword from Archangel Michael standing facing. DOC 1b; SB 2001. Some graffiti about the
margins on both sides, nonetheless the figures are superb. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
$700