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LOT 2544

Ancient Byzantine Coins - Constantinople - Michael VII - Ducas AV Gold Histamenon Nomisma 1071-1078 A.D.

Constantinople mint. Obv: half-length bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels; IC-XC across fields. Rev: ⧾ MIXAHΛ RACIΛ Є, half-length bust of Michael facing, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger. Good very fine.(4.36 grams.). [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK private collection, 1990s.

Literature

DOC 2a; Sear 1868.

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LOT 2544

Ancient Byzantine Coins - Constantinople - Michael VII - Ducas AV Gold Histamenon Nomisma

Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

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