Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
Lot number: 2699 Price realized: 40 CHF (Approx. 45 USD / 42 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Michael VII Ducas, with Maria, 1071-1078. Tetarteron (Gilt Bronze, 19 mm, 3.36 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation from an irregular mint. + ΘKE R-OHΘ Nimbate bust of Virgin facing, wearing tunic and maphorion, holding with both hands medallion of the Infant Christ; in fields, MHP – ΘV. Rev. + MIXAHA S MAPIA Crowned facing busts of Michael VII, with short beard on the left and wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross with pendilia, and Maria on the right, wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross with pendilia, holding long cross with ornamented shaft between them. Cf. DOC 5 and SB 1872 (for prototype). Holed, otherwise, very fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 25 CHF |