Ancient Gold

Sale 45    13–15 Jul 1994      Melbourne

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Lot 4290       Ancient Gold

Estimate $400
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $270

NICEPHORUS III, (1078-1081), gold histamenon nomisma (scyphate), Constantinople mint, obv. Christ bust facing wearing nimbus, in hand the Gospels, rev. Michael VII, wearing loros and crown and holding labarum and cross on globe, (S.1883, DOC 1). Large flan, very fine/good very fine.

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