Lot 1786
Constantine VII and Romanus I. Gold Solidus (4.27 g), 920-944 VF. Constantinople, 924-931. + IhS XPS REX REGNINTIЧM, Christ seated facing on throne with curved back, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; rosette (Christ-symbol) at end of legend. Reverse: RomAn ET XPISτOFO' AVGG' b', crowned busts of Romanus, wearing loros, and Christopher, wearing chlamys, facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 7.6; Füeg 7.A.1; SB 1745. Graffiti in obverse field, scrape on reverse. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250
Purchased in a 1971 sale from Sotheby's; From the Aurora Family Collection.
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| Realized $400 |
