1 Solidus (Histamenon Nomisma), Byzantine Empire, 1059 - 1067
1 Solidus (Histamenon Nomisma), Byzantine Empire, 1059 - 1067
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) solidus (histamenon nomisma) coin, Constantine X
- Byzantine Empire, 1059-1067
- Obverse Image: Christ enthroned facing front with upright arms wearing a nimbus cross, pallium, and colobium; he raising his right hand in benediction and holds in his left hand the book of Gospels; all surrounded by a double border.
- Obverse Text: IhS / XIS / REX / REGNANTINM
- Reverse Image: Constantine X standing on footstool wearing beard, crown, saccos, and loros; he holds a labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger, all surrounded by a double border.
- Reverse Text: KWN / RAC / Λ / O / ΔOVKAC
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coin
- date made
- 1059 - 1067
- head of government
- Constantine X Emperor of Byzantium
- maker
- Constantine X Emperor of Byzantium
- place made
- Turkey: İstanbul province, Istanbul
- place issued
- Byzantine Empire
- Physical Description
- gold (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 mm x 26.7 mm; 1/32 in x 1 1/16 in
- ID Number
- 1995.0049.0140
- accession number
- 1995.0049
- catalog number
- 1995.0049.0140
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- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- Byzantine Coins
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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