Histamenon Nomisma - Nikephoros II and Basil II

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 963-969
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Histamenon (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1776, 1777 , DOC III-2#1 - 2
Obverse description Nimbate bust of Christ facing, cross in halo with three pellets in each arm, wearing tunic and holding the gospels.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺM
(Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings)
Reverse description Crowned facing busts of Nikephoros (left) wearing loros and Basil II (right) wearing chlamys, together holiding long patriarchal cross.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering nICHFOR` CE bASIL` AUGG IR
(Translation: Nikephoros and Basil August emperors)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (963-969) - -
ND (963-969) - -
Numisquare ID 1846698470
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