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Lot 215: BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Constantine VII and Romanus I, with Christopher. A.D. 921-931. AV solidus. EF, nearly as struck.

AUCTION:  Sale 288 - US Sale

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BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Constantine VII and Romanus I, with Christopher. A.D. 921-931. AV solidus (4.40 g, 20.6 mm). +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUM*, Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / ROMAN" ET XPISTOFO" AUGG b", crowned facing busts of Romanus I, with short beard and loros, and Christopher, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. SBV 1745, DOC 7. Constantinople mint. EF, nearly as struck.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 215
  • Listing #: 200942
  • Closed: Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:47:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $2,000