Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2164. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $715. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constantine X, Ducas. 1059-1067. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; throne has pearl-ornamented curved arms / Constantine, wearing loros and holding globus cruciger, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos. DOC III 2; SB 1848. Good VF.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.