Lot 2420
Byzantine Empire. Constantine XI, 1449-1453. Silver Stavraton (6.59g), Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cr. and holding book of Gospels, pellets within double border around. Rev. Nimbate bust of Constantine facing, crowned and wearing maniakon, inscription in two lines around. DOC 1787; Bendall, "The Coinage of Constantine XI", in RN 6, 33 (1991), pp. 134-42, 91; Sear-Bendall -. Good Very Fine, extremely rare and important, usual careless engraving and striking.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
The Christov Family Collection;.
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