Follis - Anonymous Class D Constantinopolis

€53,012.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1050-1060
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight6.61 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1836
Obverse descriptionIn 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 descriptionIC-XCIS XS, bAS-ILE bASILE, with Cross above. `XRISTUS/bASILEU/bASILE` translates to `Christ, Emperor of Emperors`.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse lettering- + - IS XS bASILE bASIL` - v -
(Translation: Jesus Christ King of Kings)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1050-1060)  - -
Catalog ID7980287000
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