Constantine VIII. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.32 g), 1025-1028 EF. Constantinople. + IhS XIS REX REGNANTihm, bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Reverse: + CωnSτAnτIn bASILEЧS Rom, crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 1; Füeg 1.A.7; SB 1815. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500
Purchased in 1969; From the Aurora Family Collection.