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Histamenon of Romanus III

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin, Histamenon of Romanus III, titled "Histamenon of Romanus III", depicting two figures. The coin is circular and gold with a raised design. The figure on the left appears to be a man wearing a helmet and armor with a cross on the chest. The armor appears to be composed of circular scales. The man on the left holds an object in his right hand and a shield in his left. The man on the right appears to be a religious figure with a halo around his head. The religious figure wears a long robe and holds his right hand up in a gesture of blessing. The religious figure holds a book in his left hand. The coin has a border with writing around the edge. The background of the image is black.

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969 × 893 px
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