ROMANUS IV, 1068-1071. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.36 gms), Constantinople Mint, 1068-1071. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Scuff.
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. Despite the scuff, this well struck and lustrous Byzantine Histamenon Nomisma delivers much charm.
Estimate: $300 - $500