Constantine VII and Romanus II. Gold Solidus (4.33 g), 945-959 VF. Constantinople, 945/6. + IhS XPS REX REGNINTIЧm, Christ seated facing on throne with curved back, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Reverse: ConSτAnτ' CE RomAn' AЧGG b' R', crowned busts of Constantine, wearing loros, and Romanus, wearing chlamys, facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 14; Füeg 14.4; SB 1750. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500
Purchased in 1970; From the Aurora Family Collection.