Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 24  –  3 - 6 December 2022

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 24

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins

Part 1: Sa, 03.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 04.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 05.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 06.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

★ In exceptional condition for the issue ★

Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Tetarteron (Gold, 22 mm, 4.10 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 977-989. +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. + bASIL C COҺSTAҺTI b R Crowned facing half-length busts of Basil II, with short-beard, wearing loros on the left, and Constantine VIII, beardless, wearing chlamys on the right, holding between them long patriarchial cross. DOC -. Füeg 12. SB 1802. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Nea Rhomē Collection, formed in the early 2000s.

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Price realized 2'200 CHF
Starting price 500 CHF
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