Gold Histamenon of Michael IV, Thessalonica, 1034 - 1041. 1968.131.320

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1968.131.320

Obverse: IHS XIS REX REGNANTIVM - Christ std. fcg. on backless throne raising r. in benediction and holding book of gospels by spine on knee

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Reverse: MIXAHL DESPOIE - On l., Michael the Archangel winged holding border of chlamys in l.; on r., emperor holding l. on breast; between them they hold labarum with r. In upper l., Manus Dei crowning emperor.

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 4.41

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 1034 - 1041
Denomination: Histamenon
Material: Gold
Authority
- Issuer: Michael IV
- Dynasty: Macedonian
- Authority: Michael IV
Geographic
- Mint: Thessalonica

References

Reference: DOC 2

Administrative History

Identifier: 1968.131.320
Department: Byzantine
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Series: Byzantine

Notes

U. Mich Anal.842

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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