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
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Antique art and decorative objects
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