Gold Nomisma Histamenon of Michael IV the Paphlagonian, Constantinople, 1034–1041. 1977.158.1179

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1977.158.1179

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.): 4.27
Series: Byzantine

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 1034 - 1041
Denomination: Nomisma Histamenon
Material: Gold
Authority
- Authority: Michael IV the Paphlagonian
Geographic
- Place of Production: Constantinople

References

Reference: DOC.2

Administrative History

Identifier: 1977.158.1179
Lot: 1977.158
Department: Byzantine
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

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Subjects

Category: Byzantine--Macedonian

Rights

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

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