Gold Histamenon of Michael VII, Constantinople, 1071 - 1078. 1968.131.353

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1968.131.353

Obverse: IC - XC - Bust of Christ fcg. wearing tunic and himation raising r. in blessing and holding book from beneath in l.

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Reverse: MIXAHL-BACILOD - Bust fcg. wearing modified loros with collar-piece and crown with cross and pendilia. In r., labarum-headed sceptre; in l., globus cruciger with cross of four pellets.

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 4.39
Shape: Scyphate

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 1071 - 1078
Denomination: Histamenon
Material: Gold
Authority
- Issuer: Michael VII
- Dynasty: Macedonian
- Authority: Michael VII
Geographic
- Mint: Constantinople

References

Reference: DOC 2a

Administrative History

Identifier: 1968.131.353
Department: Byzantine
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Series: Byzantine

Rights

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

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