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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.4.1591
People
Isaac I, Byzantine (r. 1057 - 1059)
Title
Tetarteron of Isaac I, Constantinople
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
1057-1059 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Byzantine period, Middle
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/75127

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4 g
Denomination
tetarteron
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: +IhSXISRCX RCSNANTIhM. First h is backwards.
  • Reverse Inscription: +ICLambdaLambdaKIO C RLambdaCILambdaEVCPM

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
DOC 3.2, 3.1 (p. 763)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.4.1591
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

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.

Subjects and Contexts

  • Ancient Coins

Verification Level

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