Electrum Histamenon - Michael VII
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Michael VII Doukas (1071-1078)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1071-1078 |
| Value | Histamenon (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 4.21 g |
| Diameter | 27.80 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 457748 |
| References | BCV# 1868 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).Philip Grierson; 1993. Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection / Volume 3.2. Basil I to Nicephorus III 867-1081 (2nd Edition). Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. |
Obverse
Bust of Christ facing, holding scriptures.
Script: Greek
Lettering: IX-XC
Translation: Jesus Christ
Reverse
Crowned and bearded bust of Michael VII, holding labarum and cross on globe.
Script: Greek
Lettering: +MIXAHA RACIA O D
Comments
Other Catalogues:
MBR 55.2.3
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (1071-1078) | |||||||||||||||
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