455, Lot: 439. Estimate $500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma` (26mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; crescents in upper quarters of nimbus / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and akakia; pellet on shaft of labarum. DOC 1; Füeg II 1.A.6; SB 1815. Lightly toned, hint of deposits, a couple of unobtrusive minor hairline die breaks. Near EF.
From the J.B. Collection, purchased from Pars Coins, 13 February 2009.