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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.4.1889
People
Constantine X, Byzantine (r. 1059-1067)
Title
Two-thirds Miliaresion of Constantine X, Constantinople
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
11th century
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Byzantine period, Middle
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/191262

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
1.6 g
Die Axis
7
Denomination
two-thirds miliaresion

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.4.1889
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
obv. Virgin orans; rev. Inscription; Grierson class IIa; chipped.

Verification Level

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