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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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ROMANUS IV, with EUDOCIA, MICHAEL VII, CONSTANTIUS and ANDRONICUS, 1068-1071. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.44 gms), Constantinople Mint. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
S-1859. Obverse: Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius and Andronicus, each holding globus cruciger and akakia; Reverse: Christ standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each holding globus cruciger. Tremendous quality for a type that is generally plagued by striking and flan issues, this near-Mint specimen glistens with great brilliance and nary a problem.
Estimate: $600 - $900
S-1859. Obverse: Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius and Andronicus, each holding globus cruciger and akakia; Reverse: Christ standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each holding globus cruciger. Tremendous quality for a type that is generally plagued by striking and flan issues, this near-Mint specimen glistens with great brilliance and nary a problem.
Estimate: $600 - $900