Império Bizantino. Lot of 2 Æ Folles including Romanus III and Constantine X Ducas (Sem preço de reserva)
N.º 92578121
Coin 1:
Civilization: Byzantine Empire
Ruler: Romanus III Argyros
Mint: Constantinople
Year: 1028 - 1034 AD
Composition: Bronze
Denomination: Follis
Diameter: 30.0mm
Weight: 9.83g
Obverse
Nimbate bust of Christ facing, square in each limb of cross; wearing pallium and collobium and holding book of Gospels
Reverse
IS - XS / bAS - ILЄ / bAS - ILЄ - legend in three lines divided by limbs of cross with dot at each extremity on three-stepped base
Coin 2:
Civilization: Byzantine Empire
Ruler: Constantine X Ducas
Mint: Constantinople
Year: 1059 - 1067 AD
Composition: Bronze
Denomination: Follis
Diameter: 27.0mm
Weight: 6.73g
Obverse
Bust of Christ facing; IC in left field, XC in right field.
Reverse
Emperor facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger
Romanus III Argyros reigned as Byzantine Emperor from 1028 to 1034, marked by ambition but limited success. A wealthy and cultured noble, he sought to restore imperial glory through military campaigns and lavish public works. His military efforts, including an ill-fated expedition against the Muslims in Syria, ended in costly failures. Domestically, Romanus invested in grand building projects, straining the empire's finances without yielding significant benefits. His governance was characterized by ineffective administration and a lack of decisive leadership. Romanus's reign was overshadowed by court intrigue and his troubled marriage to Empress Zoe, culminating in his mysterious death, possibly by poisoning.
Constantine X Ducas reigned as Byzantine Emperor from 1059 to 1067, a period marked by decline and internal strife. Known for his weak and indecisive leadership, Constantine heavily reduced military expenditures, leading to weakened defenses along the empire's frontiers. This made the empire vulnerable to external threats, including invasions by the Seljuk Turks, Normans, and Pechenegs. Domestically, his favoritism toward the civilian aristocracy alienated the military elite, exacerbating internal divisions. While Constantine sought to stabilize the economy, his policies often prioritized short-term gain over long-term security. His reign set the stage for further challenges to Byzantine stability in the following decades.
Coin 1:
Civilization: Byzantine Empire
Ruler: Romanus III Argyros
Mint: Constantinople
Year: 1028 - 1034 AD
Composition: Bronze
Denomination: Follis
Diameter: 30.0mm
Weight: 9.83g
Obverse
Nimbate bust of Christ facing, square in each limb of cross; wearing pallium and collobium and holding book of Gospels
Reverse
IS - XS / bAS - ILЄ / bAS - ILЄ - legend in three lines divided by limbs of cross with dot at each extremity on three-stepped base
Coin 2:
Civilization: Byzantine Empire
Ruler: Constantine X Ducas
Mint: Constantinople
Year: 1059 - 1067 AD
Composition: Bronze
Denomination: Follis
Diameter: 27.0mm
Weight: 6.73g
Obverse
Bust of Christ facing; IC in left field, XC in right field.
Reverse
Emperor facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger
Romanus III Argyros reigned as Byzantine Emperor from 1028 to 1034, marked by ambition but limited success. A wealthy and cultured noble, he sought to restore imperial glory through military campaigns and lavish public works. His military efforts, including an ill-fated expedition against the Muslims in Syria, ended in costly failures. Domestically, Romanus invested in grand building projects, straining the empire's finances without yielding significant benefits. His governance was characterized by ineffective administration and a lack of decisive leadership. Romanus's reign was overshadowed by court intrigue and his troubled marriage to Empress Zoe, culminating in his mysterious death, possibly by poisoning.
Constantine X Ducas reigned as Byzantine Emperor from 1059 to 1067, a period marked by decline and internal strife. Known for his weak and indecisive leadership, Constantine heavily reduced military expenditures, leading to weakened defenses along the empire's frontiers. This made the empire vulnerable to external threats, including invasions by the Seljuk Turks, Normans, and Pechenegs. Domestically, his favoritism toward the civilian aristocracy alienated the military elite, exacerbating internal divisions. While Constantine sought to stabilize the economy, his policies often prioritized short-term gain over long-term security. His reign set the stage for further challenges to Byzantine stability in the following decades.