Histamenon - Romanos III Argyros Constantinopolis, nimbate Mary type

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 1028-1034
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Histamenon (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.36 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1819, Fr#242
Obverse description Christ enthroned facing, nimbus cross behind head, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, double border
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM
(Translation: (Jesus Christ King of the Kings))
Reverse description Romanus on left, wearing a saccos and loros and holding cross on globe, usually with four dots on the fold of robe hanging below (but can be 5-8 dots), being crowned by Mary, nimbate on right, MQ between their heads, double border
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΘϹΕ bΟΗΘ ΜΘ ΡωΜΑhω
(Translation: (by the grace of the Virgin, Romanus))
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1028-1034) - -
Numisquare ID 2561879320
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