Histamenon nomisma of Romanus III Argyrus SB1820

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Ruler:Romanus III Argyrus (1028-1034)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Histamenon nomisma
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Romanus III. 1028-1034 AD. AV Histamenon, 4.40 gm. Constantinople mint. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM, Christ enthroned facing, nimbus cross behind head, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, double border / QCE bOHQ RWMAnW (or similar), Romanus on left, wearing a saccos and loros and holding cross on globe, with *six* dots on the fold of robe hanging below, being crowned by Mary, *not nimbate*, on right, MQ (sometimes MHP) between their heads, double border. DOC III 1a, SB 1820.
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