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accession number:	2011.213
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url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/2011.213
updated:		2023-08-24 00:49:21.616000

Histamenon of Romanus III, 1028–34. Byzantium, 11th century. Gold; diameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski 2011.213

title:				Histamenon of Romanus III
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creation date:			1028–34
creation date earliest:		1028
creation date latest:		1034
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creditline:			Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski
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culture:	Byzantium, 11th century
technique:	gold
department:	Medieval Art
collection:	MED - Byzantine
type:		Coins
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CREATORS

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measurements: Diameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)
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inscriptions:

	inscription:	IhS XIS R?X R?GNANTInm
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	inscription:	?C? ?ON? R?MAn?
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LEGACY EXHIBITIONS

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PROVENANCE

	This coin was purchased by Dr. Zaworski about 10 years ago after Spink broke up, he obtained the coin from one of the former employees who went into business for himself.
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fun fact:
On one side is a seated figure of Christ enthroned, on the other the Virgin is shown touching the head of emperor Romanus III.

digital description:
Romanus III Argyrus (968–April 11, 1034) was Byzantine emperor from November 15, 1028, until his death. He was husband of Zoe, the daughter of Constantine VII, the man Romanus was to succeed as emperor three days after wedding the daughter. He appears to have thought a lot of himself and his abilities, but in fact was inept, corrupt, and self-absorbed. His government was filled with corruption and mismanagement. He made the mistake of ignoring his wife Zoe and limiting her expenses in an effort to reduce expenditures. This would prove fatal to him as he was either poisoned or drowned (accounts differ) by the hand or order of his wife.

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IMAGES

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