Ancient Gold
Lot 799 Ancient Gold
Estimate $400
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SOLD $360
MICHAEL VII, (A.D.1071-1078), electrum gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.40 grams), obv. bust of long bearded Christ facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, [IC] XC across, double dotted border, rev. +[MIX]AHL BACIL O D, around bust of Michael facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum without pellet on shaft, holdin globe with cross, (S.1868, DOC 2c). Excellent bust of bearded Christ, obverse die crack, extremely fine.
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Estimate $400
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