Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Histamenon (Gold, 21.5 mm, 2.94 g, 6 h), Constantinople. KΩN MX ANΔ Three figures, each standing, facing on a circular cushion: at the center, Michael holding labarum in his right hand and akakia in left; to his left and right, Constantius and Andronicus, each holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. + RωMANS - EYΔOΠτM Christ standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each standing, facing and holding a globus cruciger. DOC 1. SB 1859. Heavily clipped probably for use in contemporary jewellery, scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, ex G. Hirsch 189, 7 February 1996, 953.
Price realized | 480 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |