CNG 87, Lot: 1302. Estimate $500. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma (25mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; double-crescent ornament in upper quarters of nimbus / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and akakia; pellet on shaft of labarum. DOC 2.1-4; SB 1815. Good VF. Rare variety with pellet on shaft of labarum.