Browsing Byzantine Empire Coinage of Michael V

Sear #1826 Michael V Calaphates (13 December AD 1041-21 April AD 1042). Gold histamenon nomisma (4.44 gm). +IhS XIS REX REgNANTIhM, Christ enthroned facing, raising right hand in benediction & holding book of Gospels in left / +MI-XAHL DESPOT, archangel Michael, winged, on left, & Michael V, with short beard, on right, standing facing, holding between them labarum; the archangel wears tunic & mantle, while the emperor is clad in saccos & loros, & is crowned by the Hand of God. See page
Coins of Michael_V at the Ancient Coin Forum
Search for Michael V at CoinArchives.com
Search for Michael V at dirtyoldcoins.com

Coins Main PageBrowse by Sear Byzantine Coins NumberBrowse Romaion Coins by RulerSearch All Entries

Click here for a list of Reference Abbreviations.