Histamenon - Constantine IX

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 1055-1056
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Histamenon (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.39 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1837
Obverse description Jesus Christ standing, wearing crown, nimbate and holding Gospels in both hands
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering IҺS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIҺM
(Translation: Christ, Reigning King)
Reverse description Empress and Virgin Mary standing, Nimbate and crowned, holding cross staff. Lettering around.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering + θЄOΔƜPA AVΓOVCTA MΘ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1055-1056) - -
Numisquare ID 4110885860
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