Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus. 1068-1071. AV Histamenon Nomisma (26mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint.CNG Feature Auction 117 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus. 1068-1071. AV Histamenon Nomisma (26mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius and Andronicus, each holding globus cruciger and akakia / Christ standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each holding globus cruciger; IC XC, with macron above each, flanking head of Christ. DOC 1; SB 1859. Lightly toned, slight double striking on obverse. EF. Boldly struck reverse. |