Mint Errors - Mis-strikes (2) Livonia Solidus 17th Century struck off-centre with the date off the flan, one side showing two part-coins on the same flan EF, German States - Wurttemberg medal? 1605 Obverse brockage WIRTEMBE FRI.D.G.DVX Crowned figure standing, in Coronation robes Fine, ex-mount
RomanGoldSolidus Leo (4.47 grammes) (c.462-466AD) Obverse: Helmeted bust three-quarters right, facing/ Reverse: Victory standing left holding jewelled cross VICTORIA AVGGG S /CONOB in Exergue below, star in right field only RIC 605, GVF
ByzantineGoldSolidus, Revolt of the Heraclii (608-610 AD), Obverse: Heraclius and Exarch Heraclius facing, robed, Reverse: Cross Potent on 4 steps, 4.45 grammes Good Fine
GoldSolidus Gratian Mid 373-April 375AD, Obverse: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, Reverse VICTORIA AVGG, Two emperors enthroned facing, holding globe between them Victory with wings spread between their heads, vertical palm branch on throne, TROBT mintmark, RIC IX, Trier 39d, 4.41 grammes, Good Fine with some surface marks
Roman, GoldSolidus, Constantius II (337-361AD) Sirmium Mint Obverse: FL IVL CONSTAN - TIVS P F AP AVG Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, three quarters right, Reverse: Roma and Constantipolis enthroned, facing, holding shield inscribed VOT XXX MVLT XXX in four lines, in exergue: SIRM, Good Fine with some old scratches in the obverse field
Byzantine. GoldSolidus Justinian I (527-565AD) struck 527-538AD, Constantinople Mint. Obverse: Helmeted and Cuirassed bust facing, three-quarters right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy D N IVS TINI - A NVSPPAVG Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding a jewelled cross and cross on globe VICTORI A AVGGGS, star in right field, mintmark CONOB, in an NNC holder and graded AU55
ByzantineConstantine IV (AD 668-685) goldsolidus. Weighs 4.46 grams. Beardless bust, three quarter face to r, holding spear and wearing helmet and cuirass. Rev. VICTORIA AUG 4 O, cross potent between Heraclius and Tiberius standing CONOB below. Sear 1153. Very fine but flatness of striking to area below bust and on reverse.
Byzantine Constans II (AD 641-688) goldsolidus. Weighs 4.44 grams. Facing bust with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cross. Rev. VICTORIA AUG 4 S, cross potent on four steps, CONOB below. Sear 953. Good very fine with lustre, but probably ex mount with damage to an area of the edge.
Fifty Pences The London 2012 50p Sports Collection a 29-coin set dated 2011 each coin depicting a different Olympic Sport, with Five Pounds 2011 LONDON 2012 reverse cupro-nickel issues in Westminster's presentation box with the Royal Mint certificates along with Mint Sets 1983, 1985, 1986, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1998 and Libra Solidus Denarius set generally BU as issued, along with Time Capsule 2000 BU set
Honorius. C, 397-402 AD. Au solidus. Constantinople. Obv; Helmeted bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman. Rev; CONCORDIA AVGG I, Constantinopolis seated facing, head to right, placing right foot on prow and holding sceptre and Victory on globe; CONOB in ex. RIC 8. Over cleaned with four edge marks (ex mount) 4.42g. NVF
Julian II. Au solidus. Antioch. C, 355-360 AD. Rev; GLORIA REPVBLICAE; Roma and Constantinopolis, with right foot on prow, enthroned, each holding scepter and supporting shield with eight-pointed star between them; SMANZ. RIC VIII 166. Scarce. 4.22g. NVF
Valentinian III. Au solidus. Ravenna. C, 426-430 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG, emperor standing l., holding long cross and Victory on globe; he places foot on head of human-headed coiled serpent; in field, R - V, COMOB in ex. RIC 2011. Scarce. 4.45g. EF
Theodosius II. Au solidus. C, 430-440 AD. Rev; VOT XXX MVLT XXXX Γ; Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, resting foot on prow; round shield behind throne, star in right field, CONOB in ex. RIC 257. 4.48g. NEF
Jovian. Au solidus. C, 363-364 AD. Antioch. Rev; SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Roma seated facing and Constantinopolis seated left, holding between them a shield inscribed VOT / V / MVL / X. ANTЄ in ex. RIC 223 var. Possible ex mount. Scarce. 3.45g. G Fine
Valentinian I. Au solidus. Antioch. C, 364-367 AD Rev; RESTITVTOR REPVBLICAE; Valentinian standing facing, holding labarum ornamented with Christogram and Victory on globe. ANTΓ° in ex. RIC 2b. Nice central coin. 4.40g. VF
Theodosius I. Au solidus. C, 383-388 AD. Constantinople. Rev; CONCORDIA AVGGGA; Constantnopolis std r hldg shield inscribed VOT V MVL X; CONOB in ex. 4.44g. NVF
Constantine VII and Romanus I. Au solidus. C, 947-950 AD. Constantinople. Obv; Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator. Rev; Crowned facing busts of Constantine, wearing loros, and Romanus, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. SB 1751. 4.39g. NVF
Leo. Au solidus. C, 462-466 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG S; Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in ex. RIC 605. 4.48g. VF
Arcadius. Au solidus. C, 388-392 AD. Constantinople. Rev; CONCORDIA AVGGGΔ; Constantnopolis std r hldg shield inscribed VOT X MVLT XV CONOB in ex. 4.45g. NVF
Marcian. Au solidus. C, 450 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG S; Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in ex. RIC 510. Some light surface marks to reverse. 4.40g. GVF
Anastasius. Au solidus. C, 498-518 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG I; Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in ex. SB 5. 4.45g. NVF
Justinian I. Au solidus. C, 527-565 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG Δ; Victory standing, holding long cross; star in right field, CONOB in ex. SB 140. 4.48g. GVF
Zeno. Au solidus. C, 476-491 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG Ɵ; Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in ex. RIC 911. 4.50g. VF
Constantine V and Leo IV. Au solidus. C, 750-756 AD. Obv; Crowned facing busts of Constantine V and Leo IV, each wearing chlamys; cross above, • between. Rev; Crowned facing bust of Leo III, wearing loros, holding cross potent; Θ at end of legend. SB 1551. Scarce. 4.44g. VF
Heraclius. Au solidus. C, 638-639 AD. Constantinople. Obv; Crowned figures of Heraclius, in center, between Heraclius Constantine, on right, and Heraclonas, on left, standing facing, each holding globus cruciger. Rev; VICTORIA AVGЧΓ, cross potent set on three steps; in left field, monogram; in right field, I/B monogram; CONOBA in ex. SB 768. 4.47g. VF
Phocas. Au solidus. C, 609-610 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGЧ I; Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger in his left hand and long, christogram-topped cross in his right. CONOB in ex. SB 620. 4.31g. NVF
Au solidus. Valens. C, 364–378 AD. Antioch .Obv; Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right DN VALENS PER F AVG. Rev. Valens standing with head right, holding labarum and Victory RESTITVTOR REIPUBLICAE// ANTS* in ex. Sear 4104. Light scratches on reverse. 4.41g. GVF/NVF
Au solidus. Theodosius II. C, 402-450 AD, Constantinople. Obv: D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG; Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over r. shoulder and shield ornamented with rider. Rev: CONCORDIA AVGGI/CONOB; Constantinopolis seated facing, head r., holding Victory on globe and sceptre; to l., star. RIC 202. Light graffiti on both sides. 4.47g. NVF
Au solidus. Zeno. C, 476-491 AD. Constantinople. Obv; D N ZENO PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing slightly right, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Θ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long, jewelled cross with her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 108/1. RIC 911. Scratch on reverse. 4.41g. GVF
Au solidus. Valentinian I. C, 364-75 AD. Antioch. Rev; RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE; Valentinian standing facing, holding labarum and Victory, ANTI in ex. RIC 1a. Marks on edge, graffiti. G Fine
Proof Sets Red Leather 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Blue and Standard 1983, 1984, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 (15 coin double set) Flat Pack 1981, Mint Set 2008 and a Libra-Solidus-Denarius Set, 2002 Commonwealth Games £2 4 coin mint set, Festival of Britain 1951 Crown and Stamp Ingot Set generally BU - FDC some with minor toning, cased as issued with certificates
Solidus Arcadius 383 - 408 Mediolanum Mint obv draped and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing right , rev emperor standing facing right with left foot on captive RIC X1205 VF, Ex CNG Auction 327 lot 959 Bramhall Collection, Robert Bridge Collection realised US$603
SolidusHeraclius Constantinople CONOB reverse with VICTORIA legend Heraclius at centre of 3 figures obverse Sear 761 VF with some weak areas 4.4 grammes
Solidus Justinian I 527 - 565 AD Constantinople Mint with CONOB reverse Obv Helmeted and Cuirassed bust facing, rev angel facing holding globus cruciger and shield ex CNG auction 326 Lot 602
Proof Sets 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, all blue packs, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002 Red Leather Deluxe, 2000 Grey Plastic along with a Libra Solidus Denarius set generally FDC and cased as issued some toning as usual some of the outer white card cases discoloured
Solidus Au. Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine. C, 610-641 AD. Obv; Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross above. Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ Є, CONOB in ex; Cross potent set upon three steps. Sears 738. 4.46g. N VF.
Solidus Au. Justinian I. C, 527-565 AD. Obv; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG B, CONOB in ex; Victory standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff terminating in staurogram; star to right. Sears 140. Weak strike to one edge. 4.28g. N VF. Plus an Ae prutah (widows mite) of Alexander Jannaeus. Fine. [2]
Solidus Au. Constantius II. C, 351-355 AD. Constantinople mint. Obv; Helmeted bust of Constantius facing slightly right, spear over shoulder. Rev; Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, supporting between them shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX in four lines; CONS in ex. RIC VIII 96. centrally struck. 4.31g. NVF.
Solidus Au. Honorius. C, 393-423 AD. Constantinople mint. Obv: D N HONORIVS P F AVG; Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev: CONCORDIA AVGGG Z / CONOB; Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot set on prow, holding sceptre and Victory on globe. RIC 8. 4.40g. NVF.
Solidus Au. Constans II, with Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius. C, 641-668 AD. Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 667-668. Obv; VICTORIA TVςЧ I, Draped bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger. Rev; Tiberius, Constantine IV, and Heraclius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; CONOB in ex. SB 972. 4.41g. NEF.
Solidus Au. Constans II. C, 648-649 AD. Constantinople mint. Obv; ∂ N CONSτAN–τINЧS P P AV·, crowned bust facing, bearded and wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger in right hand. Rev; VICTORIA AVςЧ, cross potent set on three steps; Z to right; CONOB in ex. SB 949. 4.46g. NEF.
Solidus Au. Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas. C, 610-641 AD. Constantinople mint, 9th officina, dated IY 10 (AD 636/7). Obv; Crowned figures of Heraclonas, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, each holding globus cruciger. Rev; VICTORIA AVGЧ Cross potent set on three steps; monogram to left, I to right; CONOB in ex. SB 761. 4.34g. NVF
RomanGoldSolidus Magnentius (350-353AD) Reverse Victory and Liberty standing facing each other, holding a trophy Sear 4012 Trier Mint, weight 4.64 grammes GVF the edge bent over at 1 o'clock obverse
Solidus Au. Phocas. C, 603-604 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVG; Angel holding long cross and globus; CONOB in ex. DOC 114a. Slightly double struck but good detail. 4.34g. GVF
Solidus Au. Constans II. C, 641-668 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGɥS; Cross potent on three steps, CONOB in ex. BCV 959. Good surfaces and superb detail. 4.45g. EF.
ByzantineGold (2) Solidus Phocas dNN FOCAS PERP AVI , angel standing facing Fine and plugged, Tremissis Justin I 518 - 527 DN IVSINVS PP AVI COCOG VF on a misshapen flan
Solidus Au. Justinian I. C, 527-565 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVGGG?; Angel standing facing holding long stall and globe; CONOB in ex. BCV 140. Centrally struck with good detail. 3.41g. NEF
Au solidus. Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine. C, 629-631 AD. Rev; VICTORIA AVG??; Cross potenet on three steps; CONOB in ex. DOC 26a. Super detail and surfaces. 4.34g. 21mm. EF.
A collection of Roman and Ancient including Bronze (9), Silver (39) and Gold (3) mixed grades, eras and emperors including 2 x Solidus of Valentinian and Honorius, 3 x Saxon AR and AE Sceats, Roman Silver from the Republic through to late Byzantine viewing recommended and bought as seen, the gold reported as copies struck in gold
Au Solidus. Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine. C, 613-641 AD. Constantinople mint. Rev; VICTORIA AVG; Cross potent on steps; CONOB in ex. BCV 738. Good detail and surfaces. NVF. 4.48g.
Au Solidus. Constantius II. C, 337-361 AD. Nicomedia mint. Rev; GLORIA REI-PVBLICAE; Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned supporting shield inscribed VOT XXX MVLT XXXX; SMNS in ex. RIC 74. Some light graffiti in fields but clear detail. Scarce. G Fine. 3.82g.
Au Solidus. Valens. C, 364-378 AD. Nicomedia mint. Rev; RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE; Valens in military attire holding labarum and Victory; SMNO in ex. RIC 2d. Earthy surface deposits and some light graffiti in fields. G Fine. 4.00g.
Collection of mixed ancients some of which are modern copies. Selection of low grade mixed Romanbronzes most of which are genuine but low grade. 5 Greeksilvers and 1 Byzantine Au solidus all of which are modern copies. Mixed grades and conditions. Poor to NVF. (46)
RomanGoldSolidus Theodosius II (AD 402-450) DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG helmeted and cuiraissed bust facing with spear and shield, Reverse IIMP. XXXXII . COS . XVII . P. P. ROMA Roma seated left holding cross on globe and sceptre, in ex., CONOB Sear 4288 NEF with a few light surface marks
RomanGoldSolidus Theodosius II (AD 402-450) DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG helmeted and cuiraissed bust facing with spear and shield, Reverse IVOT XX MULT XXX, Victory holding Long Cross, in exergue CONOB Sear 4290 VF
Roman Maurice Tiberius (AD 582-602) goldsolidus, facing bust wearing plumed helmet, R. Angel standing holding long staff and globus cross. Constantinople mint. Weighs 4.5 grams. Sear 478. GVF
Poland and related early silver issues a wide variety from a deceased estate and reported as having been collected since the 1950s from London shops and coin markets some with Seaby tickets and including 16th and 17th Groschen of various denominations including the larger 6 Groschen types, Solidus, 3 Polkers including Danzig issues (45) all silver mixed collectable grades to GVF
ByzantineSolidus Constans II facing bust with long beard and moustache reverse with cross potent on three steps VICTORIA AVG Constantinople mint some uneven wear towards rim otherwise VF
RomanGoldSolidusConstantius II (337-361AD) FL.IVL.CONSTANTIUS PERP AVG. Obverse: Helmeted and Cuirassed bust facing holding spear and shield, Reverse GLORIA REIPUBLICAE, Roma and Constantinopolis seated, holding shield inscribed VOT XXX MULT XXXX, Exergue: SMANB, RIC 88, AVF Very Rare
SolidusHeraclius (610-641 AD) gold. Weighs 4.4 grams. Obv. draped and cuirassed bust facing with a short beard, wearing plumed helmet and holding cross, R. cross potent on two steps. Constantinople mint. Sear 730. Extremely fine.
ByzantineGoldSolidus Constants II (AD 641-668) D N CONSTANTINYS PP AVG bust facing, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger, Reverse VICTORIA, cross potent on three steps, CONOB beneath (S.938) Good VF
RomanGoldSolidus Theodosius II (AD 402-450) DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG helmeted and cuiraissed bust facing with spear and shield, Reverse CONCORDIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis standing facing holding Victory and sceptre, in exergue CONOB (RIC 202) VF
ByzantineGoldSolidusHeraclius (AD 610-641) NN HERACLIYS ET HERA CONST PP AVG facing busts of Heraclius I and Heraclius Constantine each wears simple crown with cross on circlet, Reverse VICTORIA AVGYE cross potent on three steps CONOB below (S.738) NEF
Royal Mint Packs a large collection comprising Royal Mint Year Sets (22) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, Five Pound Crowns (14) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday (2, 1 on the card of issue), 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, 1996 Queen's 70th Birthday, 1998 Golden Wedding, 1998 Prince of Wales' 50th Birthday, 1999 Diana Memorial, 1999 Millennium, 2000 Queen Mother Centenary, 2000 Millennium, 2001 Victoria Anniversary, 2002 Golden Jubilee (2), 2007 Diamond Wedding, Two Pounds (11) 1994 Bank of England, 1995 UN, 1995 Peace Dove, 1996 Football, 1997, 1999 Rugby, 2001 Marconi, 2006 Brunel (2), 2007 Act of Union, 2007 Slavery, One Pound (9) 1986 Northern Ireland, 1987 England, 1988, 1995 Wales (2), 1996 Northern Ireland, 1997 England, 1999 Scotland, 2004 Scotland Forth Bridge, Fifty Pence (3) 1994 D-Day Landings, 1998 EU, 1998 NHS, Royal Mint and Bank of England Five Pounds Coin and Banknote Set 1996 comprising 1996 Cupro-nickel Five Pound Crown and HM70 prefix £5 Banknote UNC in the wallet of issue, Five Pound Crowns 2005 Nelson and Trafalgar, 'Britain's New Coinage 2005' a three-coin set comprising Two Pounds 2005 Gunpowder Plot, One Pound 2005 Menai Bridge and Fifty Pence 2005 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, Crown 1981 Royal Wedding, Two Pounds a two-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights, Two Pounds four coin sets 2002 Commonwealth Games (3), one in the Deluxe style case, Fifty Pence a two-coin set 2006 The Award and the Heroic Acts, Guernsey Five Pound Crown 2004 D-Day Landings (2), Alderney Five Pound Crowns (2) 1999 Total Eclipse and 2003 Concorde, Jersey Five Pound Crown 2003 History of the Royal Navy, Jersey Two Pound Coin and One Pound Banknote Set 1995, Jersey £1 Banknote Baird prefix KC UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Crown collection (8 coins) 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980, 1981 and Five Pound Crown 1990 in mixed grades, 'From Old Pennies...' First and last set comprising 1996 set UNC and 1960s issues of £sd in mixed grades, ' Libra Solidus Denarius last £sd set 1965-1967 UNC, UK 1992 ECU set a 7-coin set 10 Ecu to One Tenth Ecu UNC, Royal Mint Young Collectors Packs (2) 1983 and 1984, European Community a 12-coin set with one coin from each country of each respective pre-Euro Currency UNC,UK/USA 1997 comprising UK 1997 Year set Two Pound to One Penny and USA 1997 P One Dollar to One Cent unless stated all UNC in the wallets of issue, plus 1953 UNC set boxed, 2000 Millennium Time capsule set Five Pounds to One Penny UNC, George VISilver Set 1946 EF-UNC, plus unofficial sets (7) of various base metal UK sets in mixed grades, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games (2) EF, Crowns in slide cases (7) 1965, 1972, 1977 (2), 1980, 1981 (2) A/UNC-UNC, Silver Jubilee Medal 1977, Royal Wedding Medal 1981 both in base metal UNC in slide cases, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 1982 UNC on the card of issue, Medal 800th Anniversary of the Mayorlty of London 1989 UNC on the card of issue
Phocas (AD 602-610) goldsolidus, weighs 4.4 grams. R. Victoria augg. Angel standing, facing holding long staff and globus cross. Constantinople mint. Sear 616. Extremely fine and lustrous.
Roman. Valens GoldSolidus (A.D.364-378). Reverse is Restitutor Republicae. Valens standing, holding labarum and Victory. Antioch mint. Good fine but small flan which has been made round for jewellery.
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