Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2154. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $520. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constantine IX, Monomachus. 1042-1055. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; throne has pearl-ornamented curved arms / Crowned facing bust, wearing short beard and loros, holding cruciform sceptre with tendril ornament and patriarchal cross on globe. DOC III 1a; SB 1828. EF.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.