Histamenon Nomisma - Michael IV

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 1034-1041
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Histamenon (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1824 , DOC III-2#1
Obverse description Nimbate bust of Christ facing, cross with square and four pellets in each arm 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, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Manus dei (hand of god) above at 11:00.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering + mIXAHL bASILEUS Rm
(Translation: Emperor Michael)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1034-1041) - -
Numisquare ID 5211658500
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