Histamenon Nomisma - John I Tzimiskes Constantinopolis

€466,021.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year969-976
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueHistamenon (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.40 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1785 , DOC III-2#3
Obverse descriptionBust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benedictium with book of Gospels, lettering around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm
(Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings)
Reverse descriptionFacing bust of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross and the virgin Mary with hand at crown, in crowning motion. Lettering around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+QEOTOC hOHQ` IW dES MQ
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (969-976)  - -
Catalog ID8137542920
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