Tetarteron Nomisma - Nikephoros III Botaneiates

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year1078-1081
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTertarteron (1/4)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionElectrum
Weight4.05 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1884A , DOC III-2#5a
Obverse descriptionBust of Christ Pantokrator, draped, bearded, nimbate.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIC – XC
(Translation: Jesus Christ)
Reverse descriptionNicephorus standing, facing on suppedion, wearing crown and loros, with labarum and globus cruciger
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ NIKHΦ ΔΕCΠ ΤΩ ΒΟΤΑΝΙΑΤ
(Translation: Nikephoros Botaneiates, Despot)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1078-1081)  - -
Catalog ID2332786350
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