Lot 1194
Constantine VII, with Romanus I and Christopher. Gold Solidus (4.25 g), 920-944. Constantinople, 921. + KE ?OH?EI RomAnω δESPOτH, Romanus standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding globus cruciger, being crowned by Christ standing at right, holding Gospels. Reverse: ConSτAnτ' Eτ XPISτOF' ?' R'; Crowned busts of Constantine, wearing loros, and Chrstopher, wearing chlamys, facing, holding between them; patriarchal cross. DOC 6; SB 1743. Extremely Rare. Nice and bold. NGC Photo certificate grade VF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Marks. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.
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