Histamenon nomisma of Constantine VIII SB1815

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Sear:1815
DOC:vol..pl.,
Ruler:Constantine VIII (1025-1028)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Histamenon nomisma
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma 4.42 gm. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM (or similar), bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus cross with two crescents in its upper quarters, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, triple border / +CWNSTANTIN bASILEVS ROM (or similar), crowned bust of Constantine VIII facing, with long beard, wearing loros, holding labarum (sometimes with dot on shaft) and akakia, triple border. DOC 1, SB 1815.
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