Lot 3181

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Romanus III, (A.D. 1028-1034), gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (3.986 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing with nimbus, around +IhS XIS REX REgNANTInm, rev. Virgin with nimbus placing hand on Romanus head crowning emperor, who holds cross on globe, around **Q*CE bOH**Q* RWMANW, M**O* above between figures, (S.1819, DOW No.1c, BMC 1-3, R.1972-3). Clipped, light in weight, gilded and polished, otherwise very fine and scarce.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$210

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