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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Constantine IX (1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (30mm, 4.45 gm, 6h). Constantinople. Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIhM, Christ enthroned facing on lyre-backed throne, wearing nimbus, pallium, and colobium, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels / + CωhST-ANTh bASILЄЧ RM, half-length bust of Constantine facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in right hand and globe surmounted by cross. Sear 1828. DOC 1a. Broad flan, full strike, very minor obverse die shift. NGC Choice MS 4/5 - 5/5, die shift.
Estimate: 1000-1200 USD
Constantine IX (1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (30mm, 4.45 gm, 6h). Constantinople. Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIhM, Christ enthroned facing on lyre-backed throne, wearing nimbus, pallium, and colobium, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels / + CωhST-ANTh bASILЄЧ RM, half-length bust of Constantine facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in right hand and globe surmounted by cross. Sear 1828. DOC 1a. Broad flan, full strike, very minor obverse die shift. NGC Choice MS 4/5 - 5/5, die shift.
Estimate: 1000-1200 USD