Item : 1029 | | Description |
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Description : Medieval Byzantine Gold Romanus III, Argyrus Solidus Histamenon nomisma | | Obverse: +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIAM Christ enthroned and facing, wearing a imbus and crested, pallium and colobium. His right hand is raised in benediction; in his left he holds the book of Gospels. Reverse: QCE bOHQ’ – RWMANW Standing figures of Romanus and the Virgin Mary. With her right hand she crowns the bearded Emperor. Between their heads, M – Q. |
Authenticity: Forgery - Modern |
Category : Medieval Byzantine - Coins | | Series Date: 1028 - 1034 |
Category Details | | Source |
Category : Medieval | | Sold as: Authentic Seller ID: bidancient |
: Byzantine | | Source : Ebay UK 8326736273 Entered by : Mac |
: | | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CoinForgeryDiscussionList/message/14312 |
Key Info | | Item Details |
Denomination : Solidus
| | Catalog Sear F85 Ob Sear R84 Rv |
Emperor : Romanus III, Argyrus
| | Weight : 5.3 g |
Content : Gold
| | Size : 1 inch |
| | Condemnation |
| | Identified by CFDL: "Were you refering to this FAKE BYZANTINE Romanus III Gold Solidus (5.3 gm) I found it in the errata of Roman Gold Coins of the Medievel World by HJB, listed as a fake (#294)." See item 491, 8892, 8891, 8890 |
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