Tetarteron of Isaac I, Constantinople

Artists

Description

Obv.: Bust of Christ (Type VIId) facing, bearded,with cross, nimbus having pellet in each arm, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak; l. hand holds book from beneath. Single border of dots. Rev.: Emperor standing, facing, bearded, wearing scale armor, cloak and crown with cross and pendilia. In r. hand, holds globe cruciger. l. hand on hilt of sheather sword resting with point on the ground. Single border of dots.

Dimensions

4 g