Lot no. 90
BYZANTINE EMPIRE, CONSTANTINOPLE John 1st Tzimices (olim Tzimiskès; 969-976), rare Histamenon. Or. Av. Bust of Christ facing, the right hand blessing and the left hand presenting the Gospels. Rv. Duo of figures in busts, the Virgin on the right crowning John I on the left, John is crowned by the hand of God coming out of heaven. PB : 4,43 gr Sear Byzantine 1785 TTB+ to SUP 800/1200 Blank slightly off-centre Formerly contained in a seal (broken by us) and a certificate from the C.O.F.O.P of Mr F. Massot
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92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine - France
07/03/2025
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