Histamenon Nomisma - Basil II and Constantine VII

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 976-1025
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Histamenon (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.33 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1800 , DOC III-2#6b
Obverse description Nimbate Bust of Christ facing, with cross, wearing tunic and holding the gospels. Lettering around.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm
(Translation: Jesus Christ, Reigning King)
Reverse description Bust of Emperors Basil II (left) and Constantine VIII (right) facing, holding long cross, crowned with lettering around.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering +bASIL C COҺSTAҺTI b R
(Translation: Emperors Basil and Constantine)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (976-1025) - -
Numisquare ID 1676258450
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