NGC Ch AU 5/5 5/5 (6640669-014).
Constantine VII and Roman II (945-959). Solidus, 11th type ND (after 945), Constantinople.
Av. + IhS XPS REX REGNANTIVM. Bust of Christ facing, with cruciger nimbus, wearing stola and kolobion, blessing with right hand and holding Gospels with left hand.
Rv. CONSTANT' CE ROMAN' AVGG b. Frontal busts of Constantine VII, with short beard, wearing the loros, and of Roman II, beardless, wearing the chlamydia, both crowned and holding a long patriarchal cross between them.
BC.1751 - BN.37/15-22 v. ; Gold - 4.42 g - 19.5 mm - 6 h
NGC Ch AU 5/5 5/5 (6640669-014).
Good centering, and slight patina on the original brilliant. Superb at Fleur de coin.
