Histamenon Nomisma - John I Tzimiskes Constantinopolis

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 969-976
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Histamenon (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.40 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1785 , DOC III-2#3
Obverse description Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benedictium with book of Gospels, lettering around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm
(Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings)
Reverse description Facing bust of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross and the virgin Mary with hand at crown, in crowning motion. Lettering around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering +QEOTOC hOHQ` IW dES MQ
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (969-976) - -
Numisquare ID 8137542920
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