Histamenon Nomisma - Michael IV

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year1034-1041
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHistamenon (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1824 , DOC III-2#1
Obverse descriptionNimbate bust of Christ facing, cross with square and four pellets in each arm 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, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Manus dei (hand of god) above at 11:00.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering+ mIXAHL bASILEUS Rm
(Translation: Emperor Michael)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1034-1041)  - -
Catalog ID5211658500
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