NGC Ch AU | Byzantine Empire, Constantine IX (1042-1055), AV Histamenon

(x) NGC Ch AU | Byzantine Empire, Constantine IX (1042-1055), AV Histamenon Nomisma, + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding the book of Gospels in his left, rev. [+ CWNSTA]NTh bASILEYS RM, bust facing, wearing beard, crown and loros, holding long cross and globe surmounted by pellet cross, 4.37g (DO 3; BMC 6-9; Sear 1830), ghosting right of bust, extremely fine, in NGC Ancients holder, graded Choice AU [Strike: 4/5; Surface: 5/5] (Cert. #6326966-001) https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6326966-001/NGCAncients/ Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate:£500

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