Histamenon Nomisma - Constantine VIII

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year1025-1028
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHistamenon (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1815 , DOC III-2#1-2
Obverse descriptionNimbate bust of Christ facing, cross with two crescents in halo, wearing tunic and holding the gospels.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering+ IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm
(Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned mid-length bust of emperor facing, holding long cross, wearing loros and holding labarum.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering+ CWnSTAnTIn bASILEVS ROM
(Translation: Emperor Constantine)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1025-1028)  - -
Catalog ID4052667720
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