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Coin of Romanos IV

Coin of Romanos IV

r. 1068 - 1071

Romanos IV

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust of the Virgin facing, nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion, holding medallion of the Infant Christ with cross behind head. Single border of dots. Rev.: Inscription and likely • • • beneath. Single border of dots.

Silver

Byzantine period, Middle

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