Follis - Anonymous Class B Constantinopolis

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 1028-1042
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Follis (1⁄288)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.9 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1823, DOC III-2#B
Obverse description Bust of Christ facing, bearded, with nimbate cross bearing a square in each limb of nimbus cross and a pellet in each upper quarter, raising right hand in blessing, holding with left hand a book of gospels inscribed with a dot in centre of dotted square.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering EMMANOVHL IC XC
(Translation: EMMANOVHL = God is with us I(h)S(us) X(ri)S(tós) = Jesus Christ)
Reverse description Letterings on either side of a cross with a pellet at each end, on a base set on two steps.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering IS XS BASILE BASILE
(Translation: Jesus Christ King of Kings)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1028-1042) - Constantinopolis -
Numisquare ID 7489794610
Comments
×