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0168- Byzantine Empire. Romanus IV Diogenes & Eudocia,

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 550.00 USD
0168- Byzantine Empire. Romanus IV Diogenes & Eudocia,
<Our item number 117672><B>Byzantine Empire. Romanus IV Diogenes & Eudocia, 1068-1071 AD. Gold Histamenon Nomisma &#40;4.42 g&#41; Constantinople mint.</B> Son Michael, holding labarum and akakia, flanked by Constantius and Andronicus, each holding globus cruciger and akakia, all standing facing on footstool. <I>Reverse:</I> Christ, nimbate, standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each standing facing and holding globus cruciger. SBC 1859; DOC III 1. Very slight softness to a couple of faces, otherwise well struck and crisp, with abundant glossy luster. A very appealing coin. <B>Superb Extremely Fine.</B> <BR>Estimated Value &#36;400-550. <BR><BR>Our item number 117672<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/42jpegs/117672.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/42jpegs/117672N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>