Romanos III Argyros, or Romanus III Argyrus; (968 – 11 April 1034), was Byzantine emperor from 15 November 1028 until his death. He was a Byzantine noble and senior official in Constantinople when the dying Constantine VIII forced him to divorce his wife and marry the emperor's daughter Zoë. Upon Constantine's death three days later, Romanos took the throne.

Romanos has been recorded as a well meaning but ineffective emperor. He disorganised the tax system and undermined the military, personally leading a disastrous military expedition against Aleppo. He fell out with his wife and foiled several attempts on his throne, including two which revolved around his sister-in-law Theodora. He spent large amounts on the construction and repair of churches and monasteries. He died after six years on the throne, allegedly murdered, and was succeeded by his wife's young lover, Michael IV.

Emperor of the Byzantine Empire Reign 15 November 1028 – 11 April 1034 Predecessor Constantine VIII Successor Michael IV and Zoë Co-regent Zoë Porphyrogenita Born 968 Ierapolis, Thracesian Theme, Byzantine Empire Died 11 April 1034 (aged 65/66) Constantinople, Byzantine Empire Spouse Zoë Porphyrogenita Dynasty Macedonian/Argyros

Ruler: Romanus III. (ruled 1028 - 1034)

Metal: Bronze.

Date: 1028-1034 AD.

Class B

Anonymous follis,

Mint: Constantinople.

Obv: IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing with nimbate cross behind head, square in each limb of nimbus cross, holding book of gospels, a dot in centre of dotted square on book

Rev: IS-XS BAS-ILE BAS-ILE to left and right above and below cross with dots at the ends, on three steps.

4.5 grams

Diam: 22 - 24 mm

Fine.

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