Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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CONSTANTINE VII with ROMANUS II, 913-959. AV Solidus (4.39 gms), Constantinople Mint, 950-955. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
S-1751. Obverse: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; Reverse: Crowned facing busts of Constantine, wearing loros, and Romanus II, wearing chlamys; patriarchal cross between them. A sharp example of this dynastic type featuring a beautiful facing bust of Christ. The coin exhibits moderate toning that deepens the golden surfaces and distinguishes the fine details. Free from any notable marks or distractions, this stands as a handsome example from among the last issues of the long-running Solidus denomination.
Ex: Christie's New York (05/1984), Lot # 546.
Estimate: $600 - $900
S-1751. Obverse: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; Reverse: Crowned facing busts of Constantine, wearing loros, and Romanus II, wearing chlamys; patriarchal cross between them. A sharp example of this dynastic type featuring a beautiful facing bust of Christ. The coin exhibits moderate toning that deepens the golden surfaces and distinguishes the fine details. Free from any notable marks or distractions, this stands as a handsome example from among the last issues of the long-running Solidus denomination.
Ex: Christie's New York (05/1984), Lot # 546.
Estimate: $600 - $900