Constantine VII and Romanus II. Gold Solidus (4.31 g), 945-959. Constantinople. + IhS XΓS REX REGNANTIЧm, bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Reverse: ConSτAnτ CE RomAn AЧ b R', crowned busts of Constantine VII, wearing loros, and Romanus II, wearing chlamys, facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 15; SB 1751. Superb lustrer. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $700 - 800
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from E. Waddell in 1987.