Auction 123 - Session 3
Date: 2023-05-23 00:00:00
Lots: 250
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 797
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII. 976-1025. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24.5mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1005-1025. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; upturned crescents in upper two quarters of nimbus cross / Crowned half-length busts of Basil, wearing loros, with suspended crown above head, and Constantine, wearing jeweled chlamys, holding long cross between them. DOC 6a; Füeg II 6.B1; SB 1800. Obverse double struck, singular light scratch on obverse and reverse. EF. An exceptionally early and vibrant strike. Most interestingly featuring a die engraver's spacing line in a crescent shape spanning the two rulers' shoulders. Similar in function to a die engraver's centering circle and only seen on especially early strikes. Ex Triton XVII (6 January 2014), lot 884 (hammer $3250); Bowers & Merena (13 September 1993), lot 15.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 798
Anonymous Folles. temp. Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Æ Follis (25mm, 10.70 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; two pellets on book, one pellet in bars of nimbus / Legend in four lines. DOC A2.1/A2.9 (obv./rev.); SB 1818. Attractive partial brown-green patina with some minor spots of bare metal showing, some faint smoothing marks. Near EF. From the Iconodule Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 799
Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, upturned crescents in upper two quarters of nimbus / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing jeweled loros, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 1; Füeg II 1.A.7; SB 1815. Some luster. In NGC encapsulation 6558567-015, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, wrinkled, edge marks. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Jack A. Frazer Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 460, 29 January 2020), lot 848; Berk BBS 32 (12 June 1984), lot 30.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 800
Romanus III Argyrus. 1028-1034. AV Histamenon Nomisma (23.5mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Romanus, placing hand on breast and holding globus cruciger, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos, nimbate; seven pellets in loros end; M Θ, each with macron above, in upper field. DOC 1b; Füeg II 1.D.7.y; SB 1819. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 6558568-001, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Künker 326 (7 October 2019), lot 1860.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 801
Constantine IX Monomachus. 1042-1055. AV Histamenon Nomisma (29mm, 4.41 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1042-1046. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding cruciform scepter with tendril ornament and patriarchal globus cruciger. DOC 1a; Füeg II 1.B; SB 1828. In NGC encapsulation 6558568-002, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, die shift, edge crimps. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 13 (15 August 2020), lot 1660.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 802
Constantine IX Monomachus. 1042-1055. AV Histamenon Nomisma (21mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1054-1055. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding globus cruciger and sword; two stars flanking crown. DOC 4b; Füeg II 4.B.2; SB 1831. In NGC encapsulation 6558872-004, graded MS★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 117 (19 May 2021), lot 723.The meaning of the stars that appear on these rare histamena flanking the imperial bust has been a matter of much discussion. Hendy (DOC III, p. 734) suggested that they represented the 1054 appearance of SN 1054, a celestial event that was widely seen and recorded by Chinese, Japanese, and Arab astronomers, as well as the Mimbres and Anasazi in North America. Visible even in daylight from when it first appeared in the constellation of Taurus on 4 July 1054 until it faded in April 1056, Grierson (DOC III, p. 736) concluded that the supernova could not have escaped the notice of anyone interested in astronomy and "may conceivably have found its way onto the coins [since] the dates, at all events, seem to agree."
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 803
Theodora. 1055-1056. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ standing facing on suppedion, holding Gospels / Theodora, wearing crown and loros, and the Theotokos standing facing, holding between them a labarum with pellet on shaft and beneath; M Θ, each with macron above, flanking the Theotokos' head. DOC 1a; Füeg II 1.C; SB 1837. In NGC encapsulation 6558568-004, graded Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Numismatica Genevensis SA, January 2020. Ex Vinchon (13 April 1991), lot 48.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 804
Theodora. 1055-1056. PB Seal (32mm, 35.54 g, 12h). Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Half-length facing bust of Theodora, wearing ornate crown and jeweled loros, holding ornate cruciform scepter. BLS 82; DOCBS –. Even tan surfaces with a few minor spots of roughness. Good VF. Remarkably clear. Comparable in quality to the other two examples cited in BLS, one of which is in the British Museum.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 805
Eudocia, with Michael VII and Constantius. 1067. AV Histamenon Nomisma (26mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Crowned facing figures of Eudocia, holding jeweled scepter, standing facing on suppedion, flanked by her sons Michael, to left, holding globus cruciger and akakia, and Constantius, to right, holding akakia and globus cruciger, all wearing loros. DOC 1; Füeg II 1.y; SB 1857. Lustrous, attractive red-gold toning, well centered and struck. In NGC encapsulation 6057862-008, graded MS★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Heritage 3094 (19 August 2021), lot 34332.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 806
Eudocia, with Michael VII and Constantius. 1067. AV Histamenon Nomisma (28mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Crowned facing figures of Eudocia, holding jeweled scepter, standing facing on suppedion, flanked by her sons Michael, to left, holding globus cruciger and akakia, and Constantius, to right, holding akakia and globus cruciger, all wearing loros. DOC 1; Füeg II 1.y2; SB 1857. In NGC encapsulation 6558872-001, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, scratches. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 118 (13 September 2021), lot 1225.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 807
Romanus IV Diogenes. 1068-1071. AR 1/3 Miliaresion (16.5mm, 0.84 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Half-length bust of the Theotokos, orans / Crowned facing half-length bust of Romanus, wearing loros, holding patriarchal cross and globus cruciger; border decorated by four evenly spaced Δ's. DOC 7; SB 1865A. Toned, find patina, some minor marks. Good VF. Very rare. An excellent example for this difficult type. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1969.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 808
Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. EL Histamenon Nomisma (30mm, 4.39 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing jeweled loros, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger. DOC 2d; SB 1868. In NGC encapsulation 6558568-005, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 446 (19 June 2019), lot 471.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 809
Alexius I Comnenus. 1081-1118. EL Histamenon Nomisma (26mm, 4.24 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1082-1087. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / St. Demetrius standing right, holding sword and presenting patriarchal cross set on globe on two steps to Alexius, standing facing, wearing crown and loros. DOC 5a; SB 1905. Attractive iridescent toning, flan crack. Near EF. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Künker 326 (7 October 2019), lot 1881.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 810
Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. EL Aspron Trachy (27mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-circa 1191. Full length figure of Christ standing facing on suppedion, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left; IC - XC, each with macron above and star beneath, flanking head of Christ / ICAAKIOC ΔECΠOTHC, full length facing figures of Isaac, to left, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cruciform scepter in right hand and akakia in left, being crowned by the Theotokos, to right; MP ΘV, each with macron above, flanking the head of the Theotokos. DOC 1 bis 1-2; NumCirc XCVII.4 (May 1989), p. 117, fig. A-B; SB –. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6558560-002, graded Ch VF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 5/5. Extremely rare. Known from only four examples including this coin, which features a complete legend. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 82 (6 October 2019), lot 826 (hammer $12,000).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 811
Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Aspron Trachy (26.5mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-circa 1191. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Isaac standing facing, holding cruciform scepter and akakia; manus Dei to upper right. DOC 3; SB 1992. Dark brown patina, minor flan crack. Good VF. Rare and attractive for issue. Among the finest known. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Simon Bendall Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 115, 16 September 2020), lot 781 (hammer $6,000); Numismatica Ars Classica 56 (8 October 2010), lot 833; John J. Slocum Collection (Sotheby's, 14 October 1999), lot 180.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 812
Isaac II Angelus. First reign, 1185-1195. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding head of the Holy Infant on lap; M P - Θ V, each with macron above, flanking head of the Theotokos / Isaac, wearing crown and loros, holding cruciform scepter and being crowned by manus Dei above, and the Archangel Michael standing facing, holding sword in sheath between them. DOC 1d; SB 2001. In NGC encapsulation 6558568-006, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 11 (22 February 2020), lot 2212.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 813
Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (24mm, 4.26 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding medallion of Holy Infant on lap; sigla: B(retrograde) | B / Michael standing facing, being presented by St. Michael, who stands behind him, to Christ enthroned left, holding scroll. DOC 1 var. (sigla); LBC 485 (same rev. die as illustration); PCPC 3B (same rev. die as illustration); SB 2241. A few flan cracks. Good VF. Very rare. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 82 (6 October 2019), lot 835.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 814
Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (28.5mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers, MP - Θ flanking head of the Theotokos; sigla: • | • / Michael kneeling slightly right, being presented by the Archangel Michael, standing behind, to Christ, seated facing to right, holding scroll; M to right of the head of the Archangel Michael; IC - X, each with macron above, flanking head of Christ. DOC Class IIa var. (unlisted sigla); PCPC 4 (sigla 29); SB 2242. In NGC encapsulation 6558568-007, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, marks, edge crimps. Exceptional for issue. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 114 (13 May 2020), lot 1065.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 815
Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AR Trachy (23mm, 2.67 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. St. Michael the Archangel standing facing, holding sword over right shoulder and shield or scabbard; M/I - X, each with macron above, flanking / Michael VIII standing facing, wearing loros, holding cross-tipped scepter and akakia. Cf. DOC 114-24 (for obverse type; Æ Trachea); cf. BTM C.23-4 (for obverse type) and C.25 (for reverse); cf. NumCirc XC.4 (May 1982), p. 121-4, fig. 5 (for obverse type); cf. SB 2283 and 2285 (for obverse and reverse type respectively; Æ Trachea). Toned, double struck, areas of weakness, minor edge split. Good VF. Apparently unique, the only example in CoinArchives. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Triton XXIII (14 January 2020), lot 940; Savoca 24 (29 July 2018), lot 564; Triton XIII (5 January 2010), lot 459.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 816
Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AR Basilikon (19mm, 1.52 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; IC - XC, each with macron above, flanking head of Christ; sigla: triple pellets | triple pellets / Crowned standing figures of Andronicus, to left, and Michael, to right, both wearing loros, placing hand on chest, and holding long cross between them. DOC –; LBC 760; LPC p. 66, 5; PCPC 133 var. (sigla); NumCirc LXXX.12 (December 1972), p. 452-3, 3 SB 2401. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6558569-015, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Iconodule Collection (Triton XXIII, 14 January 2020), lot 941.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 3 . 817
John V Palaeologus. 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (15.5mm, 1.03 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa late 1341. Full-length facing figures of St. Demetrius, to left, holding cross before chest, and Andronicus III, to right, wearing crown and loros / Half-length figure of John, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger; above, Christ with hands outstretched over John; IC - XC, each with macron above, flanking head of Christ. DOC 944; LPC p. 120, 7 (Andronicus III); PCPC 199 (Andronicus III); SB 2474 (Andronicus III). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6558569-012, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Very rare. From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Malcolm W. Heckman Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 118, 13 September 2021), lot 1227; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 307 (24 July 2013), lot 381.For DOC's attribution to John V see DOC V.1 pp. 176-9