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Solidus with Romanus I Lecapenus and His Son Christopher

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with seated figure on the obverse and two standing figures on the reverse. The obverse side shows a seated figure on a throne with right hand holding a globe and left hand on the armrest with a halo around the figure's head. The reverse side shows two figures standing on either side of a long cross with the figure on the left wearing a crown and holding the cross and the figure on the right wearing a crown and in imperial robes. The coin is titled "Solidus with Romanus I Lecapenus and His Son Christopher ". The artist is unknown. The coin has a circular shape. The coin has a textured surface. The coin has a shadow cast on a grey surface. The figures on the coin are raised. The coin has a shiny gold color.

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900 × 456 px
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