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ID:     74000856
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Constantine VII, Porphyrogenitus
Date Ruled:     AD 913-959
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 914-919
Weight:     4.40 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIM*
Obverse Description:     Christ, nimbate, seated facing on wide lyre-backed throne, raising right hand in blessing; book of the Gospels resting on left knee
Reverse Legend:     COnStAnt’ CE ZWH En Xw b’ R’
Reverse Description:     Crowned half-length facing busts of Constantine VII, wearing chlamys, and Zoe, wearing loros, Zoe’s crown with pendilia, holding between them a long patriarchal cross
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     DOC III 2
Reference2:     SB 1740
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=97269
Grade:     EF
Notes:     Sale: Triton X, Lot: 856 Extremely rare. Constantine VII, author of the "Book of Ceremonies" and renowned artist, died at age 54 of suspected poisoning. Though well regarded for his learning and benevolence, he is not noted for any political achievements. His reign was dominated by regents until he was finally able to seize control for himself in 945. This coin was struck during the short period while his mother, the powerful ZoË, was acting as regent.