CNG 93, Lot: 1395. Estimate $500. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Basil II Bulgaroktonos. 976-1025. AV Histamenon Nomisma (22mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 989-1001. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing busts of Basil, wearing loros, and Constantine, draped, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2j; SB 1796. Near EF, area of weakness near edge.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection.