Histamenon nomisma of John I Tzimisces SB1787

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Sear:1787
DOC:vol.III.pl.XLII,1a
Ruler:John I Tzimisces (969-976)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Histamenon nomisma
Mint:Constantinople
Description:John I Tzimisces. AV Histamenon nomisma. Constantinople mint.
AV: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM Bust of Christ Pantocrator facing, bearded, with cross nimbus with no pellets, wearing chiton and himation, right hand in sling of cloak raised in benediction and holding ornamented book of Gospels in left hand.
RV: + QEOTOC hOHQ IW dES Facing busts of John, bearded, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, hold globe with trefoil instead of cross, manus dei (hand of God) and the Theotokos, nimbate, wearing mantle and maphorium, touching emperors crown with her right hand.
DOC vol.III.pl.XLII,1a
Avers:+ IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM
Avers description:Bust of Christ Pantocrator facing, bearded, with cross nimbus with no pellets, wearing chiton and himation, right hand in sling of cloak raised in benediction and holding ornamented book of Gospels in left hand.
Revers:+ QEOTOC hOHQ IW dES
Revers description:Facing busts of John, bearded, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, hold globe with trefoil instead of cross, manus dei (hand of God) and the Theotokos, nimbate, wearing mantle and maphorium, touching emperors crown with her right hand.
Mintmark:
Comment:4.2 gr