Romanus III Argyrus. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.40 g), 1028-1034. Constantinople. + IhS XIS REX REGNANtinm; Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Reverse: ΘCE bOHΘ' RωmAnω; Romanus III standing facing on left, wearing saccos and loros, placing hand to breast and holding globus-cruciger, being crowned by the Virgin Mary, standing facing on right, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium; between their heads, MΘ. DOC 1; SB 1819. Lustrous surfaces. NGC photo cert grade MS; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Our grade is Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $350 - UP
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.