Follis - Anonymous Class E Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1059-1067
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.2 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1855
Obverse descriptionLetters to left and right of bust, nimbate, facing, holding book of Gospels in both hands.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIC-XC
(Translation: Jesus Christ)
Reverse descriptionCross and linear ornamentation above, crescent and linear ornamentation below legend.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringIS XS bAS-ILE bAS-ILE
(Translation: Jesus Christ King of Kings)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1059-1067)  - Constantinopolis -
Catalog ID5654647760
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