John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (21mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 794. Estimated: $ 750

Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (21mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Half-length facing bust of John, crowned and wearing loros, holding globus surmounted by trefoil, and the Theotokos, crowning and blessing John; above, manus Dei descending. DOC 1a; Füeg 1.A (same dies); BN 4 (same dies); SB 1787. Some marks and minor scratches, scuff on reverse, a couple of light edge scuffs and marks (possibly ex-mount). Near EF. Very rare. A seldom offered type and the first we have offered in twenty-five years.


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.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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