Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus. 913-959. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck January-April 945. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 1000.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Family of Constantine Collection, Gold

Estimate: $ 5 000

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Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus. 913-959. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck January-April 945. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Constantine VII, wearing ornate jeweled loros, holding patriarchal globus cruciger. DOC 13b; Füeg 13.A.2.2; SB 1747. Lightly toned, minor edge marks. Good VF. Very rare.

From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Ex Gorny & Mosch 125 (13 October 2003), lot 620.

This sole reign solidus was struck during the very brief period from January to April 945 when Constantine reigned without any associates after deposing his two domineering brothers-in-law on 27 January and before he added his son Romanus II as co-augustus on 6 April.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 29 May at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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