Follis - Basil I, Leo VI and Constantine VII Constantinopolis

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IssuerByzantine Empire
Year870
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.24 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1713
Obverse descriptionCoronation of Basil I. Basil I - crowned with loros dress, located in the centre. Leo VI (son) - crowned, located in the left. Constantine VII (son) - crowned , located in the right. Both of them wears robe and mantle fastened on shoulders.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringLEON bASIL S CONST AVGG
Reverse description5 lines words with a star in the bottom.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+basil CONSZAH ZSLEOHEH eObASILS ROMEON *
Edge
Mint
MintageND (870)  - -
Catalog ID4560496620
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