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Lot # 342
ROMANUS III, AD 1028-1034. Histamenon, Constantinoplis. (Gold 24,96 mm, 4,38 g) +IhS XIS RЄX - RЄGNANTInm Christ, nimbate, wearing tunic and himation, seated facing on square-backed throne, holding Book of Gospels in his l, hand, his r. hand raised in blessing; around, double border of dots. Rev. ΘCЄbOHΘ - RwmAnw Romanus, wearing, saccos and loros, standing facing, holding globe cruciger in his l. hand; he is crowned by the Virgin, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium; between their heads, MΘ; around, double border of dots. DO III/2, 716, 1c; Sear 1819. Good Very Fine.