Gold Tetarteron - Isaac I

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 1057-1059
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Gold Tetarteron
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.04 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1845 , DOC III-2#3
Obverse description Seated Nimbate Christ Pantokrator on Throne, arm oustretched, with lettering around.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM
(Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings)
Reverse description Isaac standing facing, crowned and in military uniform, holding cross on globe and sheathed sword foundd nearby with cross on globus composed of four dots.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering +ICAAKIOC RA-CILEVC RWM
(Translation: Issac Komnenos, emperor of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1057-1059) - -
Numisquare ID 1247006370
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