Histamenon - Romanos III Argyros Constantinopolis, nimbate Mary type

€92,873.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1028-1034
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHistamenon (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.36 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1819, Fr#242
Obverse descriptionChrist enthroned facing, nimbus cross behind head, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, double border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM
(Translation: (Jesus Christ King of the Kings))
Reverse descriptionRomanus on left, wearing a saccos and loros and holding cross on globe, usually with four dots on the fold of robe hanging below (but can be 5-8 dots), being crowned by Mary, nimbate on right, MQ between their heads, double border
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΘϹΕ bΟΗΘ ΜΘ ΡωΜΑhω
(Translation: (by the grace of the Virgin, Romanus))
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1028-1034)  - -
Catalog ID2561879320
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