335, Lot: 664. Estimate $300. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma (25mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and akakia. DOC 2; SB 1815. Good VF, traces of old collection lacquer.

From the El Cid Collection.