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byzantine-empire-1041-1042-ad-item-3

byzantine-empire-1041-1042-ad-item-3

DenominationHistamenon Nomisma
Country / EmpireByzantine Empire
Obverse DesignBust of Christ Pantocrator facing forward, nimbate, holding the Book of Gospels. Inscription: +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIUM (Jesus Christ King of Kings).
Reverse DesignMichael V standing facing forward, wearing crown and loros, holding a labarum (long cross) and a globus cruciger. Inscription: MIXAHL bASILEuS (Michael Emperor).

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