Histamenon - Isaac I

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year 1057-1059
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Histamenon (1)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.39 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1843 , Berk#313 , DOC III-2#2 , BN#1-2
Obverse description Seated Nimbate Christ Pantokrator on Throne, arm oustretched, with lettering around.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIUM
(Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings)
Reverse description Isaac standing facing, holding drawn sword and scabbard
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering +ICAAKIOC BACILEVC RWM
(Translation: Issac Komnenos, emperor of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1057-1059) - -
Numisquare ID 1288830700
Comments 150 yr Grito De Lares 1868-2018 fantasy commemorative Coin, issued by “The Puerto Rico Mint” in Mansfield, USA. The 2-coin set came with a plastic token and a mint card and were in a plastic sheave.
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