CNG 85, Lot: 1287. Estimate $300. Sold for $725. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Romanus III Argyrus. 1028-1034. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24mm, 4.36 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantocrator enthroned facing / Romanus, wearing short beard and loros, holding globus cruciger, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary). DOC 1d; SB 1819. Near EF, trace of prior mounting at 6h of obverse with corresponding trace at 12h of reverse.

From the Collection of a Northern California Gentleman.