Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24.5mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 127 Byzantine, Gold Estimate: $ 750 |
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Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24.5mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; upturned crescents in upper two quarters of nimbus / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing jeweled loros, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and akakia. DOC 2; Füeg II 2.A.7; SB 1815. Toned, trace deposits, minor die breaks on reverse. Near EF. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity. |