Coin of Romanos IV

Artists

Description

Obv.: Bust of Christ (Type VIIb var.) facing, bearded, with dotted cross behind head, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak, l. holds book with 9-pellet square on cover, from beneath. Overstruck. Rev.: Latin Cross with X at intersection and one large and two small pellets at end of each arm. To l. and r. of pellets at base, unclear ornament.

Dimensions

8.76 g