Gemini III, January 9th, 2007



                  Lot # 551 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$1000 / Price 
                  Realized: US$900 
                  Constantine IX Monomachus. Silver scyphatic miliaresion 



             



            Constantine IX Monomachus. (1042-1055 AD). Silver scyphatic 
            miliaresion (2.63 gm). Constantinope. + ÄECÐO[I]NA CWZOIC, the 
            Virgin orans, nimbate, standing facing on footstool, wearing pallium 
            and maphorium; to left, monogram MHP; to right, ÈV, both with line 
            above; double border / EVCEBH MONOMAXON, Constantine, bearded, 
            standing facing, wearing crown and military attire (consisting of 
            cuirass, tunic, cloak and high boots), holding long cross in right 
            hand and resting left on sheath containing sword; double border. DO 
            7. Sear 1834. Rare. Darkly toned. Extremely fine. 

            Ex Rauch, 5 November 2001, lot 782. 




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  ... Lot 551 sold for high bid of $900 [ $1035, or approx 800.055 EUR, 527.85 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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