CNG 99, Lot: 845. Estimate $500. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; crescents in upper quarters of nimbus / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 1.2; SB 1815. Good VF, slightly wavy flan, minor die flaws, edge bump.

From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.