Object Details
maker
John I Tzimisces Emperor of Byzantium
Description (Brief)
One (1) miliaresion coin, John I Tzimisces
Byzantine Empire, 969 - 976
Obverse Image: Cross crosslet on a globus above two steps; at the center there is a circular medallion containing a portrait bust of John I wearing a short beard, crown and loros, dividing the inscription I / W / -- A / N; all surrounded in a triple border ornamented with eight equally spaced globules. Face has been significantly worn and coin is pierced, most probably to be worn as jewelry.
Obverse Text: IhSUS / XRISTUS / NICA
Reverse Image: Five lines of text with cross comprised of five pellets above and beneath; all surrounded by a triple border with eight equally spaced globules ornamenting it. Face has been significantly worn and coin is pierced, most probably to be worn as jewelry.
Reverse Text: IWANN / EN XW AVTO / CRAT EVSEb / bASILEVS / RWMAIW
Credit Line
Catherine Bullowa-Moore
date made
969 - 976
ID Number
NU.NU61121.02
accession number
228809
catalog number
NU61121.02
Object Name
coin
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 23 mm; 1/32 in x 29/32 in
place made
Turkey: İstanbul province, Istanbul
city
Turkey: İstanbul province, Constantinople
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Exhibition
Value of Money
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1800587