135, Lot: 351. Estimate $300. Sold for $685. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CONSTANTINE VIII. 1025-1028 AD. AV Histamenon Nomisma (25mm, 4.39 g). Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing / Facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and akakia. DOC III 1.1; SB 1815. Good VF.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.