Byzantine coin of Constantine X, 1059-1067. Obverse: bust of Christ, 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; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘XC’; there is a second inscription to the left, which begins with a cross, and says ‘E’; to right, ‘NOVHA’. Reverse: bust of Constantine X, facing front; he wears a crown with cross and a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a long cross; to left, inscription begins with a cross, and says ‘KWANC’; to right, ‘ACVOIOA’ ? The inscription on the reverse in translation says ‘Jesus Christ’.

• History Of Use

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

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.3 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 good
• Accession Number 3095/1628