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Medal - Christ Pantokrator

Location Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 1100-1299
Type Religious medal
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Obverse description Frontal bust of Christ Pantokrator in high relief, depicted with a nimbed cross halo, robes highlighted with selective gold plating, and holding the Gospels in his left hand while his right hand is raised in blessing. The abbreviated Greek Christogram IC-XC appears in the field to either side of the bust. The design is framed by a raised circular border.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering HC-XC
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