Ancients
Isaac I Comnenus (1057-1059). AV histamenon nomisma (29mm, 4.28 gm, 6h). Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIhM, Christ Pantocrator 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 and military cloak, holding jeweled vexillum in right hand and resting left on sheathed sword. Sear 1844. DOC 1. Rare. Exceptionally broad flan. Graffito X in reverse right field. NGC (photo-certificate) Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, graffito.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Spink & Sons (London, February 1988).
Estimate: 500-700 USD