Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2016 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 10-12 August 2016
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BASIL II, 976-1025. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.40 gms), Constantinople Mint. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
S-1800. Facing nimbate bust of Christ holding book of Gospels; Reverse: Facing busts of Basil II, wearing loros, and Constantine VIII, holding plain cross between them. A gorgeous example with a fearsome visage of a stern Christ. Intriguing to behold. Highly lustrous, sharply struck and excellent centering coupled with a nice strike and lovely surfaces. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00
S-1800. Facing nimbate bust of Christ holding book of Gospels; Reverse: Facing busts of Basil II, wearing loros, and Constantine VIII, holding plain cross between them. A gorgeous example with a fearsome visage of a stern Christ. Intriguing to behold. Highly lustrous, sharply struck and excellent centering coupled with a nice strike and lovely surfaces. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00