Romanus IV Diogenes. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.08 g), 1068-1071 VF. Constantinople. KωN MX 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 EVΔKIA, 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. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350
Purchased in 1970; From the Aurora Family Collection.