Ex. Collection Maître Robert Schuman (1953-2022).
Ex. Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 397, 2023, lot 3113.
Ex. Auktion Bourgey, Paris 10./11. Juni 1982, lot 263.
Plenty of mint bloom.
Byzantine Empire
Romanus III Argyrus (1028–1034), Histamenon, Constantinople mint
Obverse: Christ enthroned facing, nimbus cross behind head, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, double border
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Reverse: Romanus on left standing facing and holding cross on globe, being crowned by Mary, nimbate on right, MΘ between their heads
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Gold, diameter mm, weight g
