Coin

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3095/1624

Byzantine coin of Constantine X, 1059-1067. Obverse: Christ, standing and facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; he holds the Book of Gospels in front of him, which is decorated with dots. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; to left, Eudocia, Constantine’s wife; to right, Constantine X; each wears a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; between them, they hold a labarum, which is a military standard.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 8; Sear# 1853.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 1059 and 1067
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1624