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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 21015

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Coin type:Byzantine
Entered by:wildwinds
Added on: Nov 22, 2006
Ruler: John I
Coin:EF Gold AV Histamenon Nonisma
+IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm' - facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with two pellets in arms of cross
+QEOTOC hOHQ' IW dES - half-length facing busts of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross, and the Virgin Mary; manus Dei above John.
Mint:Constantinople
Wt./Size/Axis:4.36g / - / 6h
References:
  • DOC III 3
  • SB 1785
Provenances:
  • Wildwinds.com
  • CNG
Acquisition/Sale: Triton VIII #1432
Notes:Nov 22, 06 - Byzantine.
JOHN I, Tzimisces. 969-976 AD.
From the Malcolm W. Heckman Collection.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 35 (20 September 1995), lot 1316.







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