Histamenon Nomisma - John I Tzimiskes Floating Cross, Constantinopolis

Émetteur Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Année 969-976
Type Standard circulation coin
Valeur Histamenon (1)
Devise Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Gold
Poids 4.33 g
Diamètre 21 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) BCV#1788 , DOC III-2#3 var.
Description de l’avers Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benedictium with book of Gospels, lettering around.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM
(Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings)
Description du revers Facing bust of John, wearing crown and loros, holding decorated globus, cross above, Mary blessing emperor. Lettering around.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers MQ QEOTOS - bOHQ. Iw dES
(Translation: Mary the Mother of God Emperor John)
Tranche Plain
Atelier
Tirage ND (969-976) - -
ID Numisquare 2954275320
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