Histamenon - Isaac I

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year1057-1059
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHistamenon (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.40 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1844 , DOC III-2#1
Obverse descriptionSeated Nimbate Christ Pantokrator on Throne, arm oustretched, with lettering around.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering+IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM
(Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings)
Reverse descriptionIsaac standing facing, crowned and in military uniform, labarum in hand and resting with left hand on sheathed sword.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering+ICAAKIOC RA-CILEVC RWM
(Translation: Issac Komnenos, emperor of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1057-1059)  - -
Catalog ID6631466860
Comments