Gold Nomisma Histamenon of Michael VII Doukas, Constantinople, 1071–1078. 1978.64.559

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1978.64.559

Obverse: IC - XC - Christ std. on square-backed throne raising r. in blessing and holding book by spine in l.

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.): 4.38
Series: Byzantine

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 1071 - 1078
Denomination: Nomisma Histamenon
Material: Gold
Shape: Scyphate
Authority
- Authority: Michael VII Doukas
Geographic
- Place of Production: Constantinople

References

Reference: DOC.1

Administrative History

Identifier: 1978.64.559
Lot: 1978.64
Department: Byzantine
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

flattened

Subjects

Category: Byzantine--Macedonian

Rights

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

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