Byzantine Empire, Romanus III Argyrus, 1028-1034, Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople, NGC graded MS ★

Byzantine Empire. Romanus III Argyrus. 1028-1034. Histamenon Nomisma. Gold 4.42 g.; 23.5mm. Constantinople.
Obverse: Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing // Reverse: Romanus, placing hand on breast and holding globus cruciger, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos, nimbate; seven pellets in loros end; M Θ, each with macron above, in upper field.

DOC 1b; Füeg II 1.D.7.y; SB 1819.

Lustrous. Amongst the finest graded (only 1 higher).
NGC MS ★ Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5