Coin of Constantine VII, Constantinople

Artists

Description

Obv.: Bust of Christ Pantocrator facing, bearded, with cross nimbus having three pellets in each arm, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand in sling of cloak raised in blessing, l. clasps book to breast. Rev.: Large bust of Constantine, with long beard, wearing modified loros of rich design and heavy crown with cross and pendilia. In r. hand, globus with patriarchal cross.

Dimensions

4.46 g