Romanus III Argyrus (AD 1028-1034). AV histamenon nomisma (25mm, 4.39 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. +IhS XIS RЄX-RЄSNANTInm, Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, book of Gospels in left; double border / ΘCЄ bOHΘ'-RWmAhW, the Virgin, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium (on right) and Romanus, bearded, wearing saccos and loros (on left), globus cruciger in left hand, four pellets on fold of robe hanging beneath, both standing facing, the Virgin crowns emperor with her right hand; MΘ in central field between their heads, double border. Sear 1819.
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Price realized | 675 USD |
Starting price | 200 USD |
Estimate | 400 USD |