Description
Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus. AD 1068-1071
Type: AV Histamenon Nomisma
Dimensions: 26mm
Weight: 4.31 g
Orientation: 6h
Mint: Constantinople
Catalog References: DOC 2; SB 1861
Grade: Good VF
Obverse:
- Design: Michael VII standing facing, holding a labarum and akakia, flanked by Constantius and Andronicus, each holding a globus cruciger and akakia.
- Details: All figures stand on a double linear and pelleted base, signifying their joint rule and authority.
Reverse:
- Design: Christ Pantokrator standing facing on a suppedion (a raised platform), crowning Romanus IV to the right and Eudocia to the left. Both figures are depicted holding a globus cruciger.
- Details: This depiction emphasizes the divine endorsement of Romanus IV and Eudocia, reinforcing their legitimacy and sacred authority.
Condition:
- Surface: Some toning and usual doubling on the reverse, but otherwise well-preserved. The details remain clear and distinct, characteristic of a Good VF grade.
Historical Context: Romanus IV Diogenes was a Byzantine Emperor whose reign was marked by significant military and political challenges. This coin reflects his complex dynastic connections, including his marriage to Eudocia and his relationships with co-emperors Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus. The imagery of Christ crowning the emperor and empress illustrates the divine sanction of their rule.
Provenance:
- Collection: From the S&S Collection.
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