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1042 to 1055 AD gold nomisma of Constantine IX

Obverse: large bust of Christ nimbate. Reverse: bust of Constantine IX. The schism between the Catholic church of Rome and the Greek Orthodox church of Constantinople occurred during his reign.

ICG AU 58 — $977.00

582-602 AD gold solidus of Maurice Tiberius "FLIP-OVER DBL. STRUCK"

About 21 mm diameter, about 4.4 grams of good gold. Obverse: crowned and armoured bust of Maurice Tiberius, holding globus cruciger and shield. Constantinople mint.

ICG (AU-50) — $677.00

685-695 AD gold half solidus of Justinian II

The first portrait of Christ on any coin ever was first issued by Justinian II.

ANACS VF 30 — $2700.00

685-695 AD gold solidus of Justinian II

About 20 mm diameter. Obverse: first image of Christ to appear on any coin, anywhere.

ANACS MS 61 — $9700.00