Romanus IV Diogenes. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.27 g), 1068-1071. Constantinople. + Kω MI ANΔ; Michael, in center, holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius, on left,and Andronicus, on right, the latter two each holding globus cruciger and akakia, all standing facing on footstools; pelleted band below. Reverse: PωMAN [EVΔOKIA]; Christ standing facing crowning Romanus, on left, and Eudocia, on right, each holding globus cruciger; across upper field, barred IC XC. DOC 2; SB 1861. NGC photo cert grade VF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. Brushed, flattened, graffito. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.