John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (22mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. NGC Ch AU, 4/5, 4/5.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 795. Estimated: $ 1 000

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 4 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (22mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Half-length facing bust of John, crowned and wearing loros, holding long cross, and the Theotokos, crowning and blessing John; above, manus Dei descending. DOC 2; Füeg 2; SB 1786. In NGC encapsulation 6558567-014, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare.

From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Herb Kreindler, August 2019. Ex Heritage 3035 (3 September 2014), lot 29602 (hammer $3250).


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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