Lot 42
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Constantine VIII (AD 1025-1028), Gold Histamenon Nomisma, 4.3 gms., Constantinople mint, facing bust of Christ Nimbate, holding book of the Gospels, hand upraised in benediction, rev., bust of Constantine facing with long beard, wearing crown (S 1815, R 1969), nice, sharp portraits, good very fine

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Constantine VIII (AD 1025-1028), Gold Histamenon Nomisma, 4.3 gms., Constantinople mint, facing bust of Christ Nimbate, holding book of the Gospels, hand upraised in benediction, rev., bust of Constantine facing with long beard, wearing crown (S 1815, R 1969), nice, sharp portraits, good very fine