N. emperor (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of an emperor; details indistinct. Epigraphy visible at right: OCRA, : .... [au]tocrat(or). Border of dots.
Reverse
Bust of Christ Emmanuel holding the Gospel. Inscription on either side: Ισ̅χσ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Traces of an inscription along the circumference: Οεμμα : ὁ Ἐμμα[νουήλ]. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of an emperor; details indistinct. Epigraphy visible at right: OCRA, : .... [au]tocrat(or). Border of dots.
Reverse
Bust of Christ Emmanuel holding the Gospel. Inscription on either side: Ισ̅χσ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Traces of an inscription along the circumference: Οεμμα : ὁ Ἐμμα[νουήλ]. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.515 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded and only partially legible. Struck off center. |
Commentary
The use of Roman letters on the obverse puts this specimen before the mid-eleventh century when this convention ended.