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2098 Constantine X Ducas. Silver 2/3 Miliaresion (1.30 g), 1059-1067
. Constantinople. +
KE ROH
, barred (MHP)
V across field, facing
bust of the Virgin Mary,
orans
.
Reverse:
+
KE RO/H
EI K
N/CTANTIN
/
EC
OTH/T
UKA in five lines with ornaments above and below. DOC
6; SB 1851.
Very Rare.
Full legends on both sides. A minute pierce at the head of the Virgin.
Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $500 - 600
The Aurora Family Collection, purchased in 1969.
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2099 Alexius I Comnenus. Silver Tetarteron (3.62 g), 1081-1118
. Thessalonica. Christ enthroned facing, holding Gospels; across field, barred IC
XC.
Reverse:
Crowned bust of Alexius I facing, weaing loros, holding labarum and akakia; in left and right fields, star. DOC 9; SB 1907.
Very
Rare. About Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $500 - 600
The Aurora Family Collection, purchased in 1971.
2100
Alexius I Comnenus. Silver Tetarteron (3.50 g), 1081-
1118
. Pre-reform coinage. Constantinople, 1081-1092. Christ
standing facing, holding Gospels; across field, barred IC XC.
Reverse:
Emperor standing facing, holding scepter and globus
cruciger. DOC 7; SB 1896.
Very Rare.
Nice old cabinet tone.
Choice Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $300 - 400
The Aurora Family Collection, purchased in 1970.
2101
John II Comnenus. Electrum Aspron Trachy Nomisma
(3.54 g), 1118-1143
. Constantinople, ca. 1118-1122. Christ
seated facing on throne without back, raising hand in benedic-
tion and holding Gospels; across upper field, barred IC XC.
Reverse:
John and St. Georgius standing facing, holding patriar-
chal cross on three steps between them. DOC 8b; SB 1942.
Choice Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$300 - 350
Comes with an old dealer envelope from G. Zacos & P. Hanaz,
Istanbul.