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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.4.1893
People
Constantine X, Byzantine (r. 1059-1067)
Title
Histamenon of Constantine X Ducas, Constantinople
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
11th century
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Byzantine period, Middle
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/191257

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.25 g
Die Axis
5
Denomination
histamenon

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.4.1893
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
obv.: seated Christ; rev.: standing emperor; Grierson class II.

Verification Level

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