Nicephorus II Phocas. 963-969. AV Histamenon Nomisma (20mm, 4.41 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. NGC Ch AU, 5/5, 4/5.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 793. Estimated: $ 1 000

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nicephorus II Phocas. 963-969. AV Histamenon Nomisma (20mm, 4.41 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Facing half-length busts of the Theotokos and Nicephorus, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 4; Füeg 3.C.3; SB 1778. In NGC encapsulation 6558567-013, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 81 (1 September 2019), lot 694.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 24 May 2023 at 9 AM ET.

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