Description
Collection Number: WC 10910
Object Number:
Dates: 1057 - 1059
Denomination: Nomisma Histamenon
Dimensions: 25.39mm
Weight: 4.39g
Authority: Isaac I
Languages: Greek
Obverse Type: +ISXISCX RCNΛNTIh; Christ seated on backless throne (Type III) facing, bearded, wearing tunic and himation; right hand raised to side in blessing, left holds book with (inside square) on cover, by spine, on knee. Double border of dots
Obverse Legend:
+ISXISCX RCNNTI
Obverse Inscription Languages: Greek
Obverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment: N/A
Reverse Type: +ICΛΛKIOC RΛCIΛ VCP; Emperor standing facing, bearded, wearing scale armour, cloak, and crown with cross and pendilia. In right hand, labarum, left hand on hilt of sheathed sword resting with point on the ground. Double border of dots
Reverse Legend:
+ICKIOCRACI-ΛVCPM
Reverse Inscription Languages: xx
Reverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Reverse Inscription Comments: N/A
Bibliography
DOC III p. 762 n. 2.5, Plate LXIII
BNP p. 640 n. 1, Plate LXXXVII
BMC Byz vol. 2 p. 512 nn. 3-4, Plate LX,12-13
Ratto p. 103 n. 2007, Plate XLVII
Sabatier n. 1, Plate XLIX,17
Sommer p. 314 n. 51.2
Sear 1844