Auction Catalogue

20 June 2008

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient Coins, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 1228

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20 June 2008

Hammer Price:
£310

Basil II and Constantine VIII (976-1025), Basil II (976-1025), Histamenon Nomisma, c. 1005-25, Constantinople, nimbate bust of Christ, rev. busts of Basil and Constantine, holding cross between them, 4.38g/7h (DOC 6a; Sear 1800). Very fine, rare (£250-300)