Romanus IV Diogenes. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.23 g), 1068-1071 EF. Constantinople. + Kω MI ANΔ, Michael, in center, holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius, on left,and Andronicus, on right, the latter two each holding globus cruciger and akakia, all standing facing on footstools; pelleted band below. Reverse: PωMAN [EVΔOKIA], Christ standing facing on footstool crowning Romanus, on left, and Eudocia, on right, each holding globus cruciger; across upper field, barred IC XC. DOC 2; SB 1861. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500
Purchased in 1970; From the Aurora Family Collection.