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Historical Context:  This coin was minted b y the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of Justinian I (527 to 565 AD). The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE. Based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). 

Justinian is the Byzantine emperor that built the Hagia Sophia, the oldest Byzantine Church in existance (Istanbul, Turkey).

Obv:  Justinian I
Rev:  Angel holding Cross
Weight:  4.5 grams
Diameter:  20 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel but 1/2 as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, ex-Jewelry

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Historical Context:  Andronicus II Palaeologus (1260-1332), Byzantine emperor, was the elder son of Michael VIII Palaeologus, whom he succeeded in 1282.  He allowed the fleet, which his father had organized, to fall into decay; and the empire was thus less able than ever to resist the exacting demands of the rival powers of Venice and Genoa.  During his reign the Ottoman Turks under Osman conquered nearly the whole of Bithynia; and to resist them the emperor called in the aid of Roger de Flor, who commanded a body of Aragonese and Catalan adventurers known as Almogavares.

Obv:  Bust of Virgin Mary, inside Walls of City
Rev:  Christ blessing Andronicus and Michael
Diameter:  23 mm diameter (little larger than a US Nickel)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Obv:  Bust of Christ facing
Rev:  Bust of King Facing
Weight:  4.4 grams
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (much larger than diameter of a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted b y the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of PHOCAS (602 to 610 AD). The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE. Based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). 

Obv:  Phocas
Rev:  Angel holding Cross
Weight:  4.3 grams
Diameter:  20 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel but 1/2 as thick)
Condition:  Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of ANASTASIUS I minted about 491 to 518 AD.  The big "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE and based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). 

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Anastasius I wearing a laurel wreath.  The reverse is the big "M" and the dating as described above.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is a BRONZE FOLLIS  measuring about 33 mm diameter (almost the size of a US silver dollar).

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of ANASTASIUS I minted about 491 to 518 AD.  The big "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE and based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). 

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Anastasius I wearing a laurel wreath.  The reverse is the big "M" and the dating as described above.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is a BRONZE FOLLIS  measuring about 33 mm diameter (almost the size of a US silver dollar).

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of JUSTINIAN I minted about 527 to 565 AD.  The big "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  Above the "M" is a Christian cross.   The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE and based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). 

Justinian is the Byzantine emperor that built the Hagia Sophia, the oldest Byzantine Church in existance (Istanbul, Turkey).

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Justinian I.  The reverse is the big "M" and the dating as described above.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is a BRONZE FOLLIS  measuring about 31 mm diameter (almost the size of a US $.50).

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Historical Context:  See above 

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Justinian I.  The reverse is the big "M" and the dating as described above.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is a BRONZE FOLLIS  measuring about 28 mm diameter (between the size of a US Quarter and $.50).

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Historical Context:  Justin II was the nephew of Justinian and was selected for succession before the death of his uncle.  Justinian left Justin numerous problems due his overambitious plans.  Justin II was not particularly capable and within 5 years most of Italy had been lost to Lombard invaders and Spain was lost to the Visigothts.  On the Eastern front he started a war by refusing to pay tribute to Khusru.  He became mentally ill and gave up the throne to Tiberius.

Obv:  Justin II and Sophia facing
Rev:  Large "M" and legend, The "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  Above the "M" is a Christian cross.  
On left "ANNO," meaning year and the year of their reign on right "Y," Year 5.
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (almost the size of a US $.50 but thicker)
Condition:  Fine

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Historical Context:   See above.

Obv:  Justin II and Sophia facing
Rev:  Large "M" and legend, The "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  Above the "M" is a Christian cross.  
On left "ANNO," meaning year and the year of their reign on right "ÇIII," Year 9.
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (almost the size of a US $.50 but thicker)
Condition:  Fine

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Obv:  Christ facing
Rev:  Large legend with "Jesus Christ" and "Basil"  
Diameter:  32 mm (almost the size of a US Silver Dollar)
Condition:  Fine

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Historical Context:  See above 

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Justinian I.  The reverse is the big "K" and the dating as described above.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is a BRONZE HALF FOLLIS  measuring about 26 mm diameter (between the size of a US Quarter and $.50).

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Obv:  Heraclius (on left) and Heraclius Constantine (on right) standing facing, cross between their heads.  Heraclius wears crown and Military dress, holds long cross, and has moustache and long beard; his son, with short beard, wears crown and chlamys, and holds globus cruciger
Rev:  Large "M" and legend, The "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  Above the "M" is a Christian cross.  
On left "ANNO," meaning year and the year of their reign on right "II," Year 2.
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (larger than a US Quarter)
Condition:  Fine plus

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Historical Context:   Constans was the son of Heraclius Constantine and was made co-Emperor at age 11 in 641 AD.  During the early part of his reign, the Arabs concurred Egypt, which was a tremendous lost to the Byzantine because Egypt was a rich province.  He also faced down revolts in Norhtern Africa and Italy.  He successfully led a campaign against the Slavs in the Balkans. He was ultimately assassinated and succeeded by his son. 

Obv:  Constans II
Rev:  Large "M" and legend, The "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  Above the "M" is a Christian cross.  
On left "ANNO," meaning year and the year of their reign on right "II," Year 2.
Diameter:  24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter)
Condition:  Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin is a scyphate-type minted in by the Byzantine Empire during about the 11th and 12th Centuries.  Scyphgate refers to the cup-shape of the coin.  This is the period of Byzantine blossoming before the catastrophe of 1204 AD. 

Obv:  Christ facing
Rev:  King facing  
Diameter:  28 mm (larger than a US Quarter, cup-shaped)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in late Medieval France.  

Obv:  Eagle
Rev:  Cross
Condition:  "about Fine" condition. 
Size:  about 16 mm diameter (almost the size of a US dime but thinner).

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of JUSTIN I minted about 518 to 527 AD.  The big "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE and based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). 

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Justin I wearing a laurel wreath.  The reverse is the big "M" and the dating as described above.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is a BRONZE FOLLIS  measuring about 28 mm diameter (almost the size of a US $.50).

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Burgundy, France !!

Historical Context:  These coins were minted in Burgundy, France, during the reign of Hugh V, 1305-1315 AD.  He was the son of Robert II, Duke of Burgundy and Agnes Capet (daughter of Louis IX of France).  He became the Duke of Burgundy in 1305 AD.  His parents had 9 children and Hugues was the second son (his older brother died 1283). Hughes was born 1282 in Of and died 9 May 1315 in Argilly. He married Catherine de Valois (born 1275) on March 24, 1302.

This coin is a BILLON (silver and bronze alloy) Denier.  It measures about 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but about 1/3 as thick).    

Obv:  Quarter anchor cross, Legend
Rev:  Cross, Legend
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but 1/3 as thick)
Condition:  Good to about Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of Phocas minted about 602 to 610 AD.  The big "XX" specifies the coin's denomination.  The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE and based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). 

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Phocas wearing a crown.  The reverse is the big "M" and the dating as described above.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is BRONZE measuring about 23 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US nickel).

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted during THE CRUSADES.   The crusades to the Holy Land lasted from 1095 until 1291.  The Turks were encroahing on the Byzantine empire and had begun attacking pilgrims on their way to - and in - Jerusalem. Pope Urban II made a significant speach on about supposed atrocities committed by the Turks on the Christian pilgrims. Urban personally promoted a Holy Crusade to reclaim the Holy Lands from the barbarian Turks. Thus, the First Crusade was launched in 1096 AD.  The crusades brought three world cultures (The West, Byzantium, Islam) into contact and confrontation.  

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Jesus Christ.  The reverse is a large Cross.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is BRONZE measuring about 27 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter).

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of Maurice Tiberius minted about 582 to 602 AD.  The big "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE and based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). 

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Phocas wearing a crown.  The reverse is the big "M" and the dating as described above.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is BRONZE measuring about 28 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US quarter).

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of Maurice Tiberius minted about 582 to 602 AD.  The big "M" specifies the coin's denomination.  It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia.  The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE and based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). 

Attribution:  The obverse (front) of this coin is Phocas wearing a crown.  The reverse is the big "M" and the dating as described above.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is BRONZE measuring about 28 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US quarter).

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Attribution:  Burgundy, France, Reign of Hugh V, 1305-1315 AD:  The obverse (front) is Quarter anchor cross.  The reverse is a CROSS.  This coin is in "about Fine" condition. This coin is a SILVER (billon) Denier.  It measures about 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but about 1/3 as thick).

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#7234: Eastern Europe SILVER Grosh  – 1300’s AD,  JESUS CHRIST !!

Historical Context:  This coin was minted during the later part of the Medieval Times in Eastern EUROPE about the reign of Ivan Alexander (1331 to 1355).  About 1018 AD the Byzantine Empire had adsorbed the area north of Greece. However, the slavics, resenting the Greek influence, prompted several revolts leading to an indenpendent kingdom in 1188 AD. This is about the same time of the invasion of William the Conquer into England. Ivan Alexander came to power through a hereditary connection to Kalojan who spawn the new kingdom in the late 12^th century. Ivan named his own son as successor but their relationship fall apart leading a fractured empire unable to defend itself against the Turkish invasion in in the late 14^th century. The obverse (front) of this coin is JESUS CHRIST wearing a halo. The reverse scene is Ivan Alexander and his co-ruler Michael Asen (died in 1355).

Attribution:  Silver Grosh, 1331 to 1355 AD, Europe:  The obverse (front) of this coin is JESUS CHRIST wearing a halo. The reverse scene is Ivan Alexander and his co-ruler Michael Asen (died in 1355). This coin is in "Very Fine" condition and has more detail than photo shows. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is unaltered with a nice toned coloring in the recesses highlighting the images. This coin is a SILVER GROSH measuring about 22 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Quarter but about ½ as thick).

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#7236: Eastern Europe SILVER Grosh  – 1300’s AD,  JESUS CHRIST !!

Historical Context:  Same as above

Attribution:  Same as above

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#7731: Eastern Europe SILVER Grosh  – 1300’s AD,  JESUS CHRIST !!

Historical Context:  Same as above

Attribution:  Same as above

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in HUNGARY during the 1500’s. These are the first coins of Hungary to portray the famos Madonna and Christ Child which became a signiture type for Hungary. Although constantly at war with Turkey, Hungary was prosperous and maintained good silver coinage throughout. The motif reflects Hungary’s strong ties with the Christian church. The obverse (front) of this coin is MADONNA and the CHRIST CHILD. The reverse is a COAT of ARMS.

Attribution:  Silver Denier, 1536 AD, Europe:  This coin is in "Very Fine plus" condition and has good detail (much better than photos shows). The strike is strong on both sides. This coin has excellent coloring, nice even toning. This coin is a SILVER Denier measuring about 15mm diameter (about the diameter of a US dime but ½ as thick).

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Historical Context:  A Muslim victory (Alp Arslan's victory) over the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert (1071) alarmed the Christian world, and Seljuk aggressiveness was a major reason for launching the First Crusade (1095), which were declared by the Council of Clermont, Urban II (Nov 1095).

This coin is a BILLON (silver and bronze alloy) Denier.    

Obv:  Cross, Legend
Rev:  Lion Standing, Claws forward
Diameter:  15 mm diameter (about the size of a US dime but 1/3 as thick)
Condition:  about Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin is a JETON minted in Nuremberg around the 1500’s (late Renaissance period). These tokens were often issued by churches, shops, and land owners for use by their parishioners and employees. In the case of shops and land owners, these tokens would be used in the company stores. For Churches, jetons were used for donative purposes.

Attribution:  Jeton, 1500 to 1650 AD, Europe:  The obverse (front) of this coin is an IMPERIAL ORB with CROSS on top.  The reverse are three Royal Crowns and three Rosettes in a circular arrangement. This coin is in "Fine" condition and has more detail than photo shows. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is unaltered with a nice even tone coloring. This jeton is BRONZE measuring about 25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter) but thinner.

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Historical Context:  This coin is a scyphate-type minted in by the Byzantine Empire during about the 11th and 12th Centuries.  Scyphgate refers to the cup-shape of the coin.  This is the period of Byzantine blossoming before the catastrophe of 1204 AD. 

Obv:  Christ facing
Rev:  King facing  
Diameter:  28 mm (larger than a US Quarter, cup-shaped)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  See above Historical Context  

Obv:  Christ facing
Rev:  King facing  
Diameter:  28 mm (larger than a US Quarter, cup-shaped)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  See above Historical Context  

Obv:  Christ facing
Rev:  King facing  
Diameter:  26 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter, cup-shaped)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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