Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 92/1b  –  24 May 2016

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 92/1b

An Important Selection of Byzantine Coins

Tu, 24.05.2016, from 9:45 AM CEST
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Description

THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Nicephorus III Botaniates, 3 April 1078-1 April 1081
Histamenon 1078-1081, EL 4.42 g. Christ seated facing on backless throne, nimbate, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l.; in field, IC – XC. Rev. +NIKHQDECP – TwPOTANIAT Emperor standing facing, wearing crown with cross and pendilia and loros , holding labarum with X on shaft and globus cruciger . DO 3a. Sear 1881.
Obverse struck from a worn die, otherwise good extremely fine

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Price realized 240 CHF
Starting price 240 CHF
Estimate 300 CHF
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