Romanus III Argyrus. 1028-1034. AV Histamenon Nomisma (23mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1028-1034. EF.

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Lot: 647. Estimated: $ 500

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Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Romanus III Argyrus. 1028-1034. AV Histamenon Nomisma (23mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1028-1034. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Romanus standing facing, placing hand on chest and holding globus cruciger, seven pellets on loros end, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (without nimbus); MΘ between their heads. DOC 1a var. (number of pellets on loros end); Füeg II 1.B.7; SB 1820. Some luster, well centered and struck, a couple of minor die breaks and a tiny light scuff on obverse, some light scratches. EF.


Closing Date and Time: 22 February 2023 at 13:35:20 ET.

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