Follis - Anonymous Class A3 Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1020-1028
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.5 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1818
Obverse descriptionBust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, holding ornamented Gospels with both hands, IC to left, XC to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ЄMMANOVHΛ IC XC
(Translation: ЄMMANOVHΛ : `God is with us` I(-HCOY-)C X(-PICTO-)C : `Jesus Christ`)
Reverse descriptionLegend in four lines with ornaments above and below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ IhSЧS XRISTЧS bASILЄЧ bASILЄ
(Translation: `Jesus Christ, King of the Kings`.)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1020-1028)  - -
Catalog ID7386918120
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