BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Romanus III. 1028-1034 AD. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.31 gm; 24 mm). NGC-AU (Strike 4/5; Surface 5/5). Certificate # 4684162-008. Constantinople mint. Christ seated facing on throne, making sign of benediction and holding Gospels / Romanus standing facing, holding cross on globe, being crowned by nimbate Virgin. DOC 1d; SB 1819 Choice strike. Fully lustrous. Basically as Struck". Lovely example