ANCIENT COINS. BYZANTINE. Mint of Constantinople unless otherwise stated. Theodora (A.D. 1055-1056), Gold Tetarteron, 3.98g, 6h.Bust of nimbate Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of gospels, IC-XC left and right.Rev.+ΘEOΔ-AVΓO, bust of empress facing, wearing crown, saccos and loros and holding jewelled sceptre and globus cruciger (DOC 2 var; S 1838 var).Good very fine.Very rare.
Estimate: US$ 4,000