Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Lot 3304 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Estimate $50
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ROMANUS II, (A.D. 959-963), AE 17 (follis?), Cherson mint, (2.220 grams), obv. monogram of rho omega, rev. cross floriate on two steps, pellets to left and right, (S.1775, DOC 3, BMC 32-34 [Romanus I]). Very fine and scarce.
Purchased in March 2003. The comparative commonness of this type suggest that an attribution to Romanus I may be more preferable.
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