about ancient nomos
Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Byzantine, Roman – 831 AD
Theophilus
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Cross potent on 3 steps; IhSUS XRISTUS nICA legend, triple dot border.
Reverse: Theophilus, by the Grace of Christ, Emperor of the Romans, in six lines.
LEGEND
Obv. IhSUS XRISTUS ҺICA, Large cross potent on three steps, triple beaded border. Rev. Legend: + ΘEOFI/LOS dULOS/XRISTU S PIS/TOS ЄҺ AVTO/ bASILEU’ RO/MAIOҺ written in six lines, triple beaded border.
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The historical information for the above Byzantine silver miliaresion exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Miliaresion. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 3.32 grams. Mint: Constantinople. Date: 830-838 AD. Attribution: Dumbarton Oaks Collection III 10; BN 1-2; Sear 1661. Busso Peus 1996, 864.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution