BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Theodora, 1055-1056. Tetarteron 1055/1056, Constantinople. Facing bust of Christ with cross nimbus, pallium and colobium, his right hand is raised in benediction, his left holds book of Gospels, IC - XC to sides. Rv. +ΘЄOΔ - AVΓCT Crowned facing bust wearing saccos and loros, in her right hand jewelled sceptre, in left hand globus cruciger. 4.00 g. Sear 1838. DOC 2. Extremely rare. Extremely fine.
(~€ 2195/USD 2525)
Purchased from Spink London in February 1986.