Lot 2706
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Constantine VII and Romanus II, (A.D. 913-959), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, issued from 945, (4.36 g), obv. Christ facing bust wearing nimbus, raising right hand in benediction, also holding Gospels, around + IhS XPS REX REgNANTIUm around, rev. around CONSTANT CE ROMAN AVGG bR around, facing busts of Constantine VII wearing loros on left and Romanus II wearing chlamys on right, both crowned, between them long patriarchal cross, (S.1751, R.1905, DOC 15, BMC 60-63, R.1905). Die crack on obverse, very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from CNG eSale, 225, January 13, 2013 (lot 639) with tickets and descriptive packet.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,200