John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (19mm, 4.10 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 973-976.

Electronic Auction 521
Lot: 497. Estimated: $ 300

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (19mm, 4.10 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 973-976. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of John, holding patriarchal cross and being crowned by the Theotokos to right; manus Dei to upper left. DOC 3; SB 1785. Toned, struck on a slightly ragged flan. VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 374 (11 May 2016), lot 593.


Closing Date and Time: 3 August 2022 at 12:45:20 ET.

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