THEODORA, 1055-1056
Mint of Constantinopolis
Tetarteron 1055/1056.
Obv. Facing bust of Christ with cross nimbus, pallium and colobium. His r. hand is raised in benediction, his l. holds book of Gospels. IC – XC to sides.
Rev. +ΘЄOΔ – AVΓCT Crowned facing bust wearing saccos and loros. In her r. hand jewelled sceptre, in l. hand globus cruciger.
DOC 2. S. 1838.
4.00 g. Extremely rare. Extremely fine.
Purchased from Spink London in February 1986.