Histamenon of Isaac I, Constantinople
CoinsByzantine11th century

Histamenon of Isaac I, Constantinople

1057 - 1059 CE

Artists

Isaac ICoin Constituent

Description

Obv.: Christ seated on backless throne (Type III) facing, bearded, with cross and nimbus, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised to side in blessing, l. holds Gospel book with ornament on cover, by spine on knee. Double border of dots. Concave. Rev.: Emperor standing, facing, bearded, wearing scaled armor, cloak, and crown with cross and pendilia, holds labarum in r. hand, l. hand on hilt of sheathed sword, resting with point on the ground. Double border of dots.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Gold
Culture
Byzantine
Period
Byzantine period, Middle
Century
11th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

4.38 g

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