Byzantine coin of Constantine X, 1059-1067. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front, with a beard; 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; to right, inscription says ‘XC’. Reverse: bust of Constantine X, facing front; he wears a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription says ‘NRACI’. Constantine X's head is placed at an awkward angle on his body on the reverse, indicating that this coin may be overstruck.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 9; Sear# 1854.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.8 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1627