Theodora, Sole Reign (AD 1055-1056). AV tetarteron nomisma (17mm, 2.94 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, edge filing, clipped. Constantinople. IC-XC barred, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with two pellets in each limb, pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left / + ΘЄOΔWIA-AVΓOV, half-length bust of Theodora facing, wearing saccos, loros, and jeweled crown surmounted by cross and four pinnacles, with pendilia, jeweled scepter in right, globus cruciger in left hand. Sear 1838. Ex Freeman & Sear, Mail Bid Sale 6 (6 October 2000), lot 654. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 6'000 USD |
Starting price | 3 USD |