193, Lot: 271. Estimate $750. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Romanus III Argyrus. 1028-1034. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24mm, 4.37 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Romanus, wearing short beard and loros, holding globus cruciger, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos. DOC 1d; SB 1819. Choice EF, lustrous and well struck.

Ex Jean Elsen 65 (17 March 2001), lot 981.