Constantine XI Palaeologus (Dragases). 1448-1453. AR Eighth Stavraton (12mm, 0.60 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. NGC Ch XF, 4/5, 4/5.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 824. Estimated: $ 7 500

Byzantine, Silver

Sold For $ 17 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Constantine XI Palaeologus (Dragases). 1448-1453. AR Eighth Stavraton (12mm, 0.60 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding Gospels in both hands; IC - XC, each with macron above, flanking head of Christ / Crowned facing bust of Constantine; K/I | T/N flanking. DOC 1789; Bendall, Coinage 105-6 var. (sigla); LBC –; PCPC –; SB –. In NGC encapsulation 6057866-005, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Two outstanding portraits for issue. Very rare.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Heritage 3094 (19 August 2021), lot 33123.


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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