CNG 85, Lot: 1289. Estimate $300. Sold for $625. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constantine X Ducas. 1059-1067. AV Histamenon Nomisma (30mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantocrator enthroned facing, throne with pearl-ornamented curved back / Constantine, wearing loros and holding globus cruciger, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary). DOC 2; SB 1848. Near EF.

From the Collection of a Northern California Gentleman.