Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29Auction date: 24 February 2024
Lot number: 2663

Price realized: 380 CHF   (Approx. 431 USD / 399 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Histamenon (Gold, 26 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. KⲰN mX ANΔ Michael VII standing facing, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum-headed scepter and akakia; to left and right, Constantius and Andronicus standing facing, each holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. + RⲰmA ЄVΔKIA / IC - XC Christ, nimbate, standing facing in center, crowning Romanus IV on the left and Eudocia on the right, both wearing crown and loros and holding globus cruciger. DOC 2. SB 1861. Struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, good very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.

Starting price: 50 CHF

Match 1:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 369

Price realized: 757 CHF   (Approx. 861 USD / 799 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Histamenon (Gold, 27 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. KⲰN mX ANΔ Michael VII standing facing on footstool, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum-headed scepter and akakia; to left and right, Constantius and Andronicus standing facing on footstools, each holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. + RⲰmAN ЄVΔOKITM / IC - XC Christ, nimbate, standing facing in center, crowning Romanus IV on the left and Eudocia on the right, both wearing crown and loros and holding globus cruciger. DOC 1. SB 1859. Fresh and attractive, a lovely piece. The obverse struck slightly off center and with minor weakness, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the James Knox Collection of Biblical related coins, privately acquired from Calgary Coin Gallery on 25 June 2015 and previously privately acquired from Classical Numismatic Group (with original dealer's ticket).

Starting price: 150 CHF

Match 2:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29Auction date: 24 February 2024
Lot number: 2660

Price realized: 550 CHF   (Approx. 624 USD / 577 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Histamenon (Gold, 28 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. KⲰN mX ANΔ Michael VII standing facing on footstool, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum-headed scepter and akakia; to left and right, Constantius and Andronicus standing facing on footstools, each holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. + RⲰmAN ЄVΔOKITM / IC - XC Christ, nimbate, standing facing in center, crowning Romanus IV on the left and Eudocia on the right, both wearing crown and loros and holding globus cruciger. DOC 1. SB 1859. An attractive piece with a particularly well struck obverse. The reverse a bit weak, otherwise, extremely fine.


From an American collection, privately acquired from Ariadne Galleries prior to 1982.

Starting price: 150 CHF

Match 3:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29Auction date: 24 February 2024
Lot number: 2661

Price realized: 340 CHF   (Approx. 386 USD / 357 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Histamenon (Gold, 27 mm, 4.36 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. KⲰN mX ANΔ Michael VII standing facing, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum-headed scepter and akakia; to left and right, Constantius and Andronicus standing facing, each holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. + RⲰmA ЄVΔKIA / IC - XC Christ, nimbate, standing facing in center, crowning Romanus IV on the left and Eudocia on the right, both wearing crown and loros and holding globus cruciger. DOC 2. SB 1861. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.

Starting price: 50 CHF

Match 4:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29Auction date: 24 February 2024
Lot number: 2662

Price realized: 320 CHF   (Approx. 363 USD / 336 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Histamenon (Gold, 29 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. KⲰN mX ANΔ Michael VII standing facing, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum-headed scepter and akakia; to left and right, Constantius and Andronicus standing facing, each holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. + RⲰmA ЄVΔKIA / IC - XC Christ, nimbate, standing facing in center, crowning Romanus IV on the left and Eudocia on the right, both wearing crown and loros and holding globus cruciger. DOC 2. SB 1861. Minor edge cracks and struck from a worn reverse die, otherwise, about extremely fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.

Starting price: 75 CHF

Match 5:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 5096

Price realized: 360 CHF   (Approx. 409 USD / 380 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Histamenon (Gold, 26 mm, 4.34 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. KⲰN mX ANΔ Michael VII standing facing, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum-headed scepter and akakia; to left and right, Constantius and Andronicus standing facing, each holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. + RⲰmA ЄVΔKIA / IC - XC Christ, nimbate, standing facing in center, crowning Romanus IV on the left and Eudocia on the right, both wearing crown and loros and holding globus cruciger. DOC 2. SB 1861. Some graffiti, otherwise, about very fine.


Ex Leu Web Auction 26, 8-13 July 2023, 5727 and previously from a European collection, formed before 2005.

Starting price: 100 CHF