Histamenon Nomisma - Zoe and Theodora

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 1042
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Histamenon (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1827 , DOC III-2#1
Obverse description Bust of Mary facing, nimbate, hands raised upward at each side, and wearing medallion of nimbate Christ child on her chest, dividing name.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΘKЄ RΘ TAC BACIΛICCIC MP ΘV
Reverse description Facing crowned busts of Zoe (left) and Theodore (right), holding labarum between them.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering * ZƜHN S ΘEOΔƜP
(Translation: Zoe and Theodora)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1042) - -
Numisquare ID 3443693330
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