Histamenon of Isaac I, Constantinople

Obv.: Christ seated on backless throne (Type III) facing, bearded, with cross and nimbus, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised to side in blessing, l. holds Gospel book with ornament on cover, by spine on knee. Double border of dots. Concave. Rev.: Emperor standing, facing, bearded, wearing scaled armor, cloak, and crown with cross and pendilia, holds labarum in r. hand, l. hand on hilt of sheathed sword, resting with point on the ground. Double border of dots.