Constantine X Ducas, 1059-1067. Histamenon (Gold, 26 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIhm Christ, nimbate, seated facing on lyre-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +KωN RAC O ΔOVKAC On the left, Constantine X standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding globus cruciger in his left hand; on the right, the Virgin, wearing robes and maphorion, crowning the emperor with her right hand; M - Θ flanking Virgin’s head. DOC 2. SB 1848. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 451 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |