Histamenon Nomisma - Constantine VIII

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 1025-1028
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Histamenon (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1815 , DOC III-2#1-2
Obverse description Nimbate bust of Christ facing, cross with two crescents in halo, wearing tunic and holding the gospels.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering + IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm
(Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings.)
Reverse description Crowned mid-length bust of emperor facing, holding long cross, wearing loros and holding labarum.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering + CWnSTAnTIn bASILEVS ROM
(Translation: Emperor Constantine)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1025-1028) - -
Numisquare ID 4052667720
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