1 Solidus (Histamenon Nomisma), Byzantine Empire, 1025 - 1028

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One (1) solidus (histamenon nomisma) coin, Constantine VIII

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Byzantine Empire, 1025-1028

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Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Christ wearing nimbus cross ornamented with two crescents in its upper quarters, pallium and colobium; raising right hand in benediction and in left hand holds the book of Gospels; all encased in triple border.

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Obverse Text: IhS / XIS / REX / REGNANTINM

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Reverse Image: Portrait busts of Constantine VIII with long beard wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum with pellet on shaft, and akakia; all surrounded by triple border.

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Reverse Text: CWNSTANTIN / bASILEUS / rOM

Date Made: 1025 - 1028

Maker: Constantine VIII 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: 1995.0049.0129Accession Number: 1995.0049Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0129

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .8 mm x 28.3 mm; 1/32 in x 1 1/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-963a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1304417

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