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CONSTANTINUS VIII, 1025-1028
Mint of Constantinopolis
Ae-Religious jeton 1025-1075.
Obv. Halflength figure of the Hodegrita (Virgin) with child facing.
Rev. Halflength figure of St. Nicholas facing.
Not published.
9.19 g. Good very fine.
Ex Auction Schenk-Behrens, Essen, December 1992. Lot 760.
Prof. W. Weiser is of the opinion that these "Sphragis" were given to the attendants of the Pentecost Feast and the imperial Vota in the imperial palace as presents. These could then be exchanged for a monetary amount.
Mint of Constantinopolis
Ae-Religious jeton 1025-1075.
Obv. Halflength figure of the Hodegrita (Virgin) with child facing.
Rev. Halflength figure of St. Nicholas facing.
Not published.
9.19 g. Good very fine.
Ex Auction Schenk-Behrens, Essen, December 1992. Lot 760.
Prof. W. Weiser is of the opinion that these "Sphragis" were given to the attendants of the Pentecost Feast and the imperial Vota in the imperial palace as presents. These could then be exchanged for a monetary amount.