ANCIENT COINS. BYZANTINE. Constantine VIII (A.D. 1025-1028), Gold Histamenon Nomisma, 4.40g, 7h. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rev. Crowned facing bust of emperor facing, wearing a loros, holding labarum with shaft with single pellet (S 1815). With an excellent image of Christ, a few light marks, extremely fine.
Ex Sternberg, Zürich, private treaty, c.1988
Estimate: $1,500