Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 92 Part 1 23-24 May 2016
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THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Constantine X Ducas, 23 November 1059 – 23 May 1067
Histamenon circa 1059-1067, AV 4.34 g. +IhS IXS RCX – RCINANTIhm Christ, nimbate, seated facing on lyre-backed throne, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rev. +KωN RΛCΛ − OΔOVKΛC Emperor standing l., wearing crown with cross and pendilia and loros, placing r. hand on chest and holding globus surmounted by pelleted cross with l., blessed by Virgin, nimbate and veiled, standing beside him; between their heads, M and in upper r. field, [Θ]. DO 2. Sear 1848.
Extremely fine