Histamenon of Romanus III Argyrus

Histamenon of Romanus III Argyrus

Public Domain

CultureByzantine
Titles
  • Histamenon of Romanus III Argyrus
Date1028–1034 AD
PlaceIstanbul, Turkey
MediumElectrum
DimensionsOverall: 15/16 in. diameter (2.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number40.171
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
200 Jamail Atrium
On view

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Department
Antiquities
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Annette Finnigan (1873–1940), Houston, before d. 1940; given to MFAH, 1940.
Exhibition History"Gold! Natural Treasure, Cultural Obsession," Houston Museum of Natural Science, February 18–September 18, 2005.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Upper field on obverse
Side fields on reverse

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