Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2153. Estimate $400.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Romanus III, Argyrus. 1028-1034. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Romanus, wearing short beard and loros, holding globus cruciger, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos. DOC III 1b.6; SB 1819. Near EF, minor hairline die break on reverse.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.