Ancients
Isaac I Comnenus (1057-1059). AV histamenon nomisma (26mm, 4.43 gm, 6h). Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIhM, Christ Pantocrator enthroned enthroned facing on backless throne, with cruciform nimbus, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels cradled in left arm / + ICΛΛKIOC RΛ CIΛCVC, Isaac standing facing, wearing scale cuirass, corselet with pteruges, and military cloak, and holding sword in right hand and resting left on sheath. Sear 1843. DOC 2. Scarce. A little flatly struck in spots. NGC (photo-certificate) AU 4/5 - 5/5.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Sotheby's (New York, 9-10 December 1993), lot 630 (part of).
Estimate: 500-700 USD