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 – 803 AD
Nicephorus I
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of Nicephorus I holding a cross potent and akakia.
Reverse: Crowned and draped bust of Stauracius I holding globus cruciger and akakia.
LEGEND
Obv: NICI–FOROS BASILЄ’ Crowned and draped bust of Emperor Nicephorus I facing, holding cross potent and akakia. Rev: SτAVRA – CIS ∂ЄSPO’ Crowned and draped bust of Stauracius I facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia; X at end of legend.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION COMING SOON
The historical information for the above Imperial Roman gold solidus exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Solidus. Metal: AV Gold. Weight: 4.44 grams. Mint: Constantinople. Date: 803-811 AD.
Attribution: Dumbarton Oaks Collection 2c.2; Füeg 2.A.2; SB 1604. Photo Courtesy CNG.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution