Theodora. 1055-1056. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. NGC Ch AU★, 5/5, 4/5.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 803. Estimated: $ 4 000

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 6 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Theodora. 1055-1056. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ standing facing on suppedion, holding Gospels / Theodora, wearing crown and loros, and the Theotokos standing facing, holding between them a labarum with pellet on shaft and beneath; M Θ, each with macron above, flanking the Theotokos’ head. DOC 1a; Füeg II 1.C; SB 1837. In NGC encapsulation 6558568-004, graded Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.

From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Numismatica Genevensis SA, January 2020. Ex Vinchon (13 April 1991), lot 48.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 24 May 2023 at 9 AM ET.

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