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Coin Nomisma Isaac II

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Coin Nomisma Isaac II, silver coin with uneven surface, worn and discolored with age, featuring an embossed image of a figure, possibly a monarch or religious figure, with elaborate details, including a halo and ornate clothing, standing or sitting, with right hand raised, on a circular background.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Electrum
Culture
Byzantine
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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