Histamenon - Isaac I
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Isaac I Komnenos (1057-1059)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1057-1059 |
| Value | Histamenon (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 479433 |
| References | BCV# 1843 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). Harlan J. Berk; 2001. Complete coinage of Croesus: in Bid or Buy Sale 119. Harlan J. Berk, LTD, Chicago, Illinois, United States.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. , BN# 1-2Ernest Muret, Anatole Chabouillet; 1983. Catalogue des monnaies gauloises de la Bibliothèque nationale (New Edition). Éditions Trismégiste, Paris, France. |
Obverse
Seated Nimbate Christ Pantokrator on Throne, arm oustretched, with lettering around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIUM
Unabridged legend: Jesus Christus, Rex Regnatum
Translation: Jesus Christ, King of Kings
Reverse
Isaac standing facing, holding drawn sword and scabbard
Script: Greek
Lettering: +ICAAKIOC BACILEVC RWM
Translation: Issac Komnenos, emperor of the Romans
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1057-1059) | |||||||||||||||
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