Histamenon Nomisma - John I Tzimiskes Constantinopolis
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
John I Tzimiskes (969-976)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 969-976 |
| Value | Histamenon (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.40 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 466021 |
| References | BCV# 1785 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, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benedictium with book of Gospels, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm
Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings
Reverse
Facing bust of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross and the virgin Mary with hand at crown, in crowning motion. Lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+QEOTOC hOHQ' IW dES
MQ
Edge
Plain
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (969-976) | |||||||||||||||
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