N. emperor (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of an emperor holding the cross. No epigraphy visible.
Reverse
Bust of Christ Emmanuel holding the Gospel. Epigraphy visible on either side: Ισ̅χσ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Traces of an inscription along the circumference at right: Νουηλ : [ὁ Ἐμμα]νουήλ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of an emperor holding the cross. No epigraphy visible.
Reverse
Bust of Christ Emmanuel holding the Gospel. Epigraphy visible on either side: Ισ̅χσ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Traces of an inscription along the circumference at right: Νουηλ : [ὁ Ἐμμα]νουήλ. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.526 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Commentary
The presentation of a bearded emperor suggests Constantine VIII (1025-1028); an emperor holding the cross could also be Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-1055).