CNG 96, Lot: 1019. Estimate $500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Romanus III Argyrus. 1028-1034. AV Histamenon Nomisma (23mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Romanus, placing hand on breast and holding globus cruciger, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Virgin Mary; four pellets in loros end. DOC 1d; SB 1819. EF, a few very faint scratches in obverse field.