Constantine VIII (1025-28), Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople, facing bust of Christ holding gospels, nimbus around head, rev. crowned facing bust of emperor, holding labarum, 4.41g (DOC 2; Sear 1815). Traces of die wear, otherwise about extremely fine
£500-£600

CNG Auction 49, 17 March 1999, lot 1979