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Histamenon of Constantine IX
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Obv.: Christ seated on wide lyre-backed throne (Type 1d) facing, bearded, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand turned inwards in blessing, in sling of cloak, l. holds book by upper edge of knee. Triple border of dots. Concave.
Rev.: Bust of emperor facing, wearing loros of traditional pattern and crown with cross and pendilia, holding in r. hand beaded scepter surmounted by leaved cross; in l., globus surmounted by cross. Triple border of dots.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Title: Histamenon of Constantine IX
Description:
Obv.
: Christ seated on wide lyre-backed throne (Type 1d) facing, bearded, wearing tunic and himation; r.
hand turned inwards in blessing, in sling of cloak, l.
holds book by upper edge of knee.
Triple border of dots.
Concave.
Rev.
: Bust of emperor facing, wearing loros of traditional pattern and crown with cross and pendilia, holding in r.
hand beaded scepter surmounted by leaved cross; in l.
, globus surmounted by cross.
Triple border of dots.
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