Byzantine Empire, Constantine X Ducas (1059-1067), AV Histamenon Nomisma

Description

Byzantine Empire, Constantine X Ducas (1059-1067), AV Histamenon Nomisma, + IhS XIS REX REINANThIm, legend bungled, Christ seated facing on throne with upright arms, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels in left hand, double border, rev, + KWN RAC l O D[OV]KA[C], Constantine standing facing on footstool, bearded, wearing crown, saccos and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, double border, 4.40g (SB 1847), very fine

Provenance

Superior Gallery, by private treaty, 25170-5 – $350 [with ticket]