Byzantine Empire Histamenon - Romanos III Argyros, 1028 – 1034
Constantinopolis; nimbate Mary type
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Histamenon = Solidus
Year
1028 – 1034
Ruler
Romanos III Argyros
(1028–1034)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.36
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Histamenon = Solidus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1028 to 1034. Struck in Gold. Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.36 g.
- Obverse
- Christ enthroned facing, nimbus cross behind head, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, double border ((Jesus Christ King of the Kings))
- Reverse
- Romanus on left, wearing a saccos and loros and holding cross on globe, usually with four dots on the fold of robe hanging below (but can be 5-8 dots), being crowned by Mary, nimbate on right, MQ between their heads, double border ((by the grace of the Virgin, Romanus))
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1028-1034) | — | € 950,00 |
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