Histamenon Nomisma - Basil II and Constantine VII

€456,799.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year976-1025
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHistamenon (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.33 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1800 , DOC III-2#6b
Obverse descriptionNimbate Bust of Christ facing, with cross, wearing tunic and holding the gospels. Lettering around.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering+IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm
(Translation: Jesus Christ, Reigning King)
Reverse descriptionBust of Emperors Basil II (left) and Constantine VIII (right) facing, holding long cross, crowned with lettering around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering+bASIL C COҺSTAҺTI b R
(Translation: Emperors Basil and Constantine)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (976-1025)  - -
Catalog ID1676258450
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