Lot 3157

Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes

Description

Romanus III, (1028-1034), gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.40 g), 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). Wavy flan, a few surface gouges on reverse, very fine very scarce.

Ex I.S.Wright. May 2006.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$500

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