Histamenons of Romanus III in uncirculated states are very rare.
Ex. Fritz Rudolf Kunker, Auction 365, Lot 5555
Ex. Auction Lanz 50, Munchen 1989, Lot 941.
Ex. Dr. Albrecht Ullrich Collection, Emporium, Hamburg 1986.
Coin taken from the NGC slab with MS grade.
Byzantine Empire
Romanus III Argyrus (1028–1034), Histamenon nomisma, 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 25 mm, weight 4.42 g
