In the 10th and 11th century, so-called `anonymous folles` were struck instead of the earlier coins depicting the emperor. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description
IC-XCIS XS, bAS-ILE bASILE, with Cross above. `XRISTUS/bASILEU/bASILE` translates to `Christ, Emperor of Emperors`.
Reverse script
Greek, Latin
Reverse lettering
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IS XS
bASILE
bASIL`
- v - (Translation: Jesus Christ King of Kings)