Histamenon Nomisma - Zoe and Theodora

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year1042
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHistamenon (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1827 , DOC III-2#1
Obverse descriptionBust of Mary facing, nimbate, hands raised upward at each side, and wearing medallion of nimbate Christ child on her chest, dividing name.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering ΘKЄ RΘ TAC BACIΛICCIC MP ΘV
Reverse descriptionFacing crowned busts of Zoe (left) and Theodore (right), holding labarum between them.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering* ZƜHN S ΘEOΔƜP
(Translation: Zoe and Theodora)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1042)  - -
Catalog ID3443693330
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