Romanos I Lekapenos, Copper, Nomisma, Pattern Coin, Constantinople, 920-944
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constantine VII with long beard, wearing modified loros and heavy crown with cross and pendilia. Globus cruciger in right hand.
RO-MA
Reverse
Frontal bust of the Virgin orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. To left and right, Μ̅Ρ̅ Θ̅Υ̅.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constantine VII with long beard, wearing modified loros and heavy crown with cross and pendilia. Globus cruciger in right hand.
RO-MA
Reverse
Frontal bust of the Virgin orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. To left and right, Μ̅Ρ̅ Θ̅Υ̅.
| Accession number | BZC.1994.1 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Romanos I Lekapenos |
| Date of Reign | 920–944 |
| Associated Authority | Constantine VII |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Nomisma |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 920 – 944 |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Simon Bendall, 28 March 1994
Commentary
S. Bendall, “A Pattern Solidus of Romanus I.”