Akropolis Ancient Coins 1. Justinian I; 527-565 A.D.; Follis (a huge 40 mm!); Kyzikos (Cyzicus) mint; year thirteen. Obv: Helmeted and cuir. bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield; to r., cross. Rev: Large "M" between ANNO (downward) and regnal year XII-I. Above, cross; beneath officina "B"; in ex., KYZ. SB 207.....................(Image) $325 2. Justinian I; 527-565 A.D.; Æ 16 nummi; Thessalonica mint. Obv: His diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rev: Large "I" surmounted by Chi Rho symbol (?); to l., "A"; to r., "SP." In exergue, "TES." SB 178? Oval flan, but unusually fine for this issue. Magnificent dark green patina, also unusual for Byzantine coins...........................................................................................(Image) SOLD 
3. Anonymous follis, Class A1, struck during the reign of John I (969-976), etc., and overstruck on a follis of Constantine VII; 913-959 A.D. Æ 26 x 21; 4.2 gm. Ratto____; SBC 1793 (var). Rare in this condition.................................(Image) $425
4. Anonymous follis, Class A2,
struck during the reign of Basil II and Constantine VIII (after circa 989
A.D.). Æ 28; 8.6 gm. Ratto__; SBC 1812 (var). A common coin, but very rare
in this condition..........................................(Image)
$725 |
