Lot 2653

Description

Constantine X, (A.D.1059-1067), gold histamenon nomisma (Scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.35 g), obv. Christ seated facing on throne with straight arms, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IhS XIS REX REgNANTInm around, rev. +KWN RAC **L O D*OVKAC, around standing figure of Constantine facing, bearded, wearing crown, saccos and loros, holding labarum no pellet on shaft and globe with cross, (S.1847, DOC 1a, BMC 3, R.2010). Worn and smoothed probably from wearing, otherwise nearly very fine, with weakness on reverse legend, scarce.