1477.  EUDOCIA.  1067. AV Histamenon  (4.36 gm). Christ  enthroned, holding
Gospels  /   Eudocia  standing   on  footstool,  flanked   by  Michael  and
Constantius. DOC III 1; SB 1857. Good VF, small flan flaws and edge scrape.
($900)

Ex Irving Goodman Collection (Superior Galleries, 2-4 June 1996), lot 1860.

Eudocia, widow of Constantine X, ruled as regent for her young sons Michael and Constantius. The empire faced a military crisis in the 
east as the Turks advanced further into Asia Minor, and it was felt a 
competent military leader was required. Eudocia had declared she would 
never remarry but she married Romanus Diogenes and proclaimed him emperor.

CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1477.
 
 Lot sold for $900.


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