The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5

Ancient Coins

Lot 3775
Constantine IX, 1042-1055 AD. Gold Nomisma (4.40g). Seated figure of Christ facing. Reverse: Facing bust of emperor holding labarum and cross on globe. S. 1828. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 3776
Theodora, 1055-1056 AD. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.43g). Figure of Christ standing holding book of Gospels, double border around. Reverse: Theodora and the Virgin standing, holding labaram in between. S. 1837. Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 3777
Isaac I, 1057-1059 AD. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.43g). Figure of Christ seated holding book of Gospels, dotted border around. Reverse: Isaac I standing. S. 1843. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 3778
Constantine X, 1059-1067 AD. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.43g). Figure of Christ seated holding book of Gospels, dotted border around. Reverse: Constantine X standing. S. 1847. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 3779
Romanus IV, 1068-1071 AD. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.41g). Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus standing facing. Reverse: Christ standing between Romanus and Eudocia. S. 1861. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 3780
Nicephorus III, 1078-1081 AD. Billon Miliaresion (1.50g). Facing busts of Nicephorus and Maria, cross crosslet between. Reverse: Five line inscription. D. O. 6; S. 1886. Very rare. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500-750.

Lot 3781
John II, 1118-1143 AD. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.45g). Nimbate seated figure of Christ holding book of Gospels. Reverse: Busts of John II and the Virgin holding long cross between. S. 1938. Creased and bent flan. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 3782
Manuel I, 1143-1180 AD. Electrum Aspron Trachy (4.2g). Christ, bearded, seated facing on throne, raising hand in benediction. Reverse: The Virgin (on r.) and Manuel (on l.) both standing, and holding patriarchal cross between them. S-1958; BMC 25-6. R-2119. A bit of flatness on the head of The Virgin, as struck, otherwise, a very choice specimen. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 3783
Alexius III, 1195-1203 AD. Pale Electrum (virtually silver) Aspron (4.4g). Constantinople mint. Christ enthroned facing, holding Gospels, hand raised in benediction. Reverse: Alexius and St. Constantine stand facing, holding labarum between them, Alexius holds plain scepter, St. Constantine with cruciform scepter. Inscription illegible. SBC 2010 var. Toned. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 3784
13th Century Aspron Trachies. Lot consists of 2 different: Silver Trachy (4.24 g) and Billon Trachy (2.0 g). Both coins grade Very Fine and are toned. 2 coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3785
Roman First Century Coinage. An interesting offering consisting of 33 various First Century coins from Mark Antony thru Domitiian. Included are 4 "Tribute Pennies" of Tiberius, sestertii of Vespasian, Titus and Domitian and various denarii and other bronzes. Condition ranges from Fair to Fine. Most are fully or partially attributed. A lot that should be examined prior to bidding.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.

Lot 3786
Roman Second and Third Century Coinage. Consists of 29 various coins from Trajan through Severus Alexander. Included are denarii, sestertii and smaller bronzes, mostly issues of Rome in grades from Fair to Very Fine. All are partially or fully attributed. A worthwhile group that should be examined prior to bidding.
Estimated Value $500-750.

Lot 3787
Roman 7 Coin Lot. Consists of 5 silver coins and two bronzes as follows: Domitian AR denarius, RIC 174; Trajan AR denarius, RIC 11; AE As, RIC 492; Septimius Severus AR denarius, RIC 167a; Herennius Etruscus AR antoninianus, RIC 143; Probus AE antoninianus, RIC 765; Constantius II AR siliqua, RIC 148. Total of 7 coins grading Very Fine or better . A very worthwhile group.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 3788
Miscellaneous Lot of Roman and Related Issues. 10 Coin lot consisting of 4 common denarii; 2 Roman-Egypt issues, two late Roman bronzes, 1 Colonial issue of the Triumphal period; 1 Sasanian silver dirhem. Coins grade Fine or better. We suggest you examine this lot.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 3789
Miscellaneous Lot of Roman Provincial Coinage. Consists of 43 various issues, mostly bronzes from the Middle East. Most are partially or fully attributed. Condition ranges from Fair to Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 3790
Late Roman, Byzantine and Crusader Period Coins. A miscellaneous grouping consisting of 57 various coins. Includes 12 Late Roman bronze issues; 25 Byzantine bronzes and 20 Crusader period billon, silver and bronze issues. Most are partially or fully attributed. Condition ranges from Fair to Fine. We suggest examination prior to bidding.
Estimated Value $250-400.