Byzantium Constantine VII and Romanos II 1 Solidus 945 - 959 AD
BCV# 1751, N# 33611; Gold 4.39 g.; Constantine VII and Romanos II; Obv: Bust of Christ pantocrator facing, nimbate with two or three dots in each limb of the cross, wearing tunic and himation, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of gospels. +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIчM. Rev: To left, bust of Constantinus VII facing, bearded, wearing crown cruciger and loros; to right, bust of Romanus II facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger; between them, both holding long patriarchal cross. COnSTAnT' CE ROmAn AVG bR; Mint Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul, Turkey); UNC
Price realized | 650 EUR |
Starting price | 600 EUR |