Morton & Eden Ltd
Auction 115 5 May 2022
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Constantine IX, Monomachus (1042-1055), histamenon, Constantinople, 1054, facing bust of Christ wearing nimbus, rev., facing bust of Constantine IX holding globus cruciger and sword; in field, on either side, large star; triple border; 4.43g (DO 4; S. 1831), old vertical scratch to right of Christ, extremely fine with very sharp reverse image Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s. The large stars that appear on reverse field of the coin are probably a reference to a super nova which appeared in the skies during the year 1054. This super nova is confirmed by Japanese and Chinese astronomers.
Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s. The large stars that appear on reverse field of the coin are probably a reference to a super nova which appeared in the skies during the year 1054. This super nova is confirmed by Japanese and Chinese astronomers.
(2500-3500 GBP)
Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s. The large stars that appear on reverse field of the coin are probably a reference to a super nova which appeared in the skies during the year 1054. This super nova is confirmed by Japanese and Chinese astronomers.
(2500-3500 GBP)