Histamenon nomisma of Michael IV the Paphlagonian SB1824

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Ruler:Michael IV the Paphlagonian (1034-1041)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Histamenon nomisma
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Michael IV the Paphlagonian. AV Histamenon nomisma. Constantinople mint.
AV: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM Bust of Christ facing, with nimbate cross with squares in the limbs of the cross, holding book of gospels.
RV: + mIX-AH-L bASILEUS Rm Emperor, crowned bust of Michael facing, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe, manus Dei (hand of God) above.
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Avers:+ IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM
Avers description:Bust of Christ facing, with nimbate cross with squares in the limbs of the cross, holding book of gospels.
Revers:+ mIX-AH-L bASILEUS Rm
Revers description:Emperor, crowned bust of Michael facing, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe, manus Dei (hand of God) above.
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