1 Solidus (Histamenon Nomisma), Byzantine Empire, 963 - 969

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One (1) solidus (histamenon nomisma) coin, Nicephorus II Phocus

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Byzantine Empire, 963-969

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Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Christ wearing nimbus cross with three pellets in each limb of the cross, pallium and colobium; he raises his right hand in benediction and in left hand holds the book of Gospels.

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Obverse Text: IhS / XPS / REX / REGNANTINM

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Reverse Image: Portrait busts of the Virgin Mary, nimbate on left, wearing stola and maphorium and Nicephorus with short beard wearing crown and loros; they hold between them patriarchal cross.

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Reverse Text: ϴEOTOC / bHϴ / NICHF / DESP

Date Made: 963 - 969

Maker: Nicephorus II Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, Istanbul

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0126Accession Number: 1995.0049Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0126

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 22 mm; 1/32 in x 7/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-99f1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1304413

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