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Histamenon of Romanus III

Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanus III Histamenon gold coin. Two gold coins are shown side by side on a black background. The coin on the left: A bearded man sits on a throne, wearing a halo, a long robe, and a cross on his chest. The coin on the right: A crowned female figure stands on the left, wearing a long robe and holding a sceptre. The female figure is taller than a smaller male figure on her right who is wearing a robe and holding a cross. Both figures on the right coin have halos. The letters around the edges of both coins are in Greek.

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900 × 522 px
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