1 1 Solidus (Histamenon Nomisma), Byzantine Empire, 1071 - 1078

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One (1) solidus (histamenon nomisma) coin, Michael VII

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Byzantine Empire, 1071 - 1078

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Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Christ wearing nimbus cross, pallium, and colobium; he raises his right hand in benediction and holds in his left hand the book of Gospels; in left field IC, in right field XC; double border surrounding

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Obverse Text: IC / XC

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Reverse Image: Facing busts of Michael, bearded wearing crown and loros and holding labarum and globus cruciger, all surrounded by double border.

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Reverse Text: MIXAHΛ / RACIΛ / O / Δ

Date Made: 1071 - 1078

Maker: Michael VII Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, IstanbulCity: Turkey: İstanbul province, Constantinople

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Credit Line: U.S. Mint Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.83.40.03Accession Number: 1983.0682Catalog Number: 83.40.3

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: el (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 29.5 mm; 1/32 in x 1 5/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-b76b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1800965

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