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Solidus with Romanus I Lecapenus and his Son Christopher (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with two men facing each other, both wearing headgear and ornate clothing. A long cross is between them. The coin is circular and has an inscription around the edge. The background is grey with a shadow cast by the coin. The man on the left has a beard and a helmet-like head covering. The man on the right has a similar head covering and is beardless.

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889 × 893 px
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