1068-1071 Histamenon Gold Coin Romanus IV Diogenes
Price: from £589.90
Manufacturer: Constantinople Mint
Weight (grams): 4.4
Pure gold content (grams): 4.3022
Fineness: 23.5 Carat
Dimensions: 27
Grade: Good Very Fine
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Product ID: 6827
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A Histamenon gold coin from the reign of Emperor Romanus IV, struck between 1068 and 1071.
Romanus IV became Emperor through marrying Eudokia Makrembolitissa, widow of the emperor Constantine X Ducas. After a defeat against the Seljuk Turks Romanus was captured and on his release discovered that Constantine X's son had been crowned sole ruler as Michael VII Ducas. The unfortunate Romanus was then blinded and exiled to an island in the Sea of Marmara, where he died.
Histamenon was the name given to the gold solidus coin after the slightly lighter Tetarteron coin was introduced. To distinguish the two, the Histamenon was changed in form from the original solidus, becoming wider and thinner, as well as concave.
Obverse
Michael standing in centre holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius and Andronicus each holding an orb and cross and akakia.
Reverse
Christ standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudokia, each holding globus cruciger.
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Rated 'Excellent' by our customers
| QTY | Net Per Unit |
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| 1+ | £589.90 | £0.00 | £589.90 |
