1068-1071 Byzantine AV Histamenon Nomisma AU NGC Romanus IV Christ S-1859 1068-1071 East Roman (Byzantine) AV Histomenon Nomisma coin Issued under the rule of Romanus IV Diogenes, Emperor of the Byzantine Empire During his reign he was determined to halt the decline of the Byzantine military and to stop Turkish incursions into the Byzantine Empire, but in 1071 he was captured and his army routed at the Battle of Manzikert While still captive he was overthrown in a palace coup, and when released he was quickly defeated and detained by members of the Doukas family; in 1072, he was blinded and sent to a monastery, where he died of his wounds Obverse features Emperors Constantine, Michael and Andronikos Reverse depicts Emperor Romanus and Empress Eudocia on either side of Jesus Christ Struck from gold Diameter: 25 mm (at widest point) Weight: 4.38 grams Slabbed by NGC with the title "BYZANTINE EMPIRE // Romanus IV, AD 1068-1071 // AV Hist. Nomisma (4.38g) // ob Const.,Michael,Andron. // rv Romanus,Christ,Eudocia" Condition: Graded as About Uncirculated (AU) by NGC NGC comments: Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, clipped NGC certification number: 3895198-001 Catalog number: Sear#1859, DOC#1, BMC#1 Free US Shipping with Insurance Included: All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. (Contact us for payment methods to pay on pickup.) International Shipping: Worldwide shipping at buyer's expense. *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers: 9% sales tax will be added. If you spend the equivalent of $1,500.00 or more on coins or bullion, those items are tax-free! Returns Policy: Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 14 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. All items must be returned in the same condition that it was received. Please note that the buyer is responsible for return shipping and a 15% restocking fee may apply if the item is not returned in the same condition that you received it. About Us: As one of the largest Coin Jewelry Companies on the west coast, and also one of the best gold buyers, Continental has been the destination for coins, jewelry, fine art and collectible buyers and sellers for over 45 years. Whether you?re looking to buy items or interested in selling gold and silver for cash, sell coins, or a variety of other collectibles, we are here to help. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please click "Ask a question" below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department: Monday ? Friday, from 10:30am ? 6:00pm PST Visit Our Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry Reference Item # GCF-1117 JBC 12/3/14