John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (20mm, 4.07 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1121. Estimated: $ 750

Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

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John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (20mm, 4.07 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of John, holding patriarchal cross and being crowned by the Virgin Mary to right; manus Dei to upper left. DOC 3; Füeg 4.B; SB 1785. Lightly toned, minor scratches and dig on obverse, slight reverse die shift. Good VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 412 (17 January 2018), lot 739.


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