Follis - Basil I and Constantine VII

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year868-870
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionBronze
Weight8 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1721
Obverse descriptionFacing bust of Basil with short beard on left, and Constantine, beardless, on right, each wearing crown and chlamys, and holding between them labarum.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ bASILIOS S CONST AVGG
Reverse descriptionLegend in five lines
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringbASIL S CONSTAN TINOS EN ΘO bASILEIS R OMAION
Edge
Mint
MintageND (868-870)  - -
Catalog ID1096347870
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