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Histamenon (reverse) with bust of Constantine Monomachos IX
Byzantine, Constantinople
Reign of Constantine Monomachos IX
A.D. 1042–1055
Mint: Constantinople
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm; Weight: 3.86 gm; Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.404
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: +IhSXISREX REGNANTIhM Christ seated on wide lyre-backed throne (Type 1d) facing, bearded, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand turned inwards in blessing, in sling of cloak, l. holds book by upper edge on knee. Triple border of dots
Reverse: +CωηSTΑ ηth bASILEYRM Bust of emperor facing, wearing loros of traditional pattern and crown with cross and pendilia, holding in r. hand beaded scepter surmounted by leaved cross; in l., globus surmounted by patriarchal cross. Triple border of dot
Reverse: +CωηSTΑ ηth bASILEYRM Bust of emperor facing, wearing loros of traditional pattern and crown with cross and pendilia, holding in r. hand beaded scepter surmounted by leaved cross; in l., globus surmounted by patriarchal cross. Triple border of dot
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)