Lot 794

Sale 57 · Important Australian & World Coins, Military Medals & Banknotes

Description

Constantine IX, (A.D. 1042-1055), gold tetarteron nomisma (small thick fabric), Constantinople mint, (4.04 grams), obv. bust of Christ facing bearded, with cross nimbus in left hand the Gospels, around IhS XIS RCX RCSNLNTIhM, single border, rev. +CWNSTA [NT b]ASILEy, around bust of Constantine facing, bearded wearing crown and chlamys, holding labarum and globe with cross of four dots, (S.1833, DOC 6). Extremely fine and very scarce.

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$920