Follis - Anonymous Class B Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1028-1042
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.9 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1823, DOC III-2#B
Obverse descriptionBust 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 letteringEMMANOVHL IC XC
(Translation: EMMANOVHL = God is with us I(h)S(us) X(ri)S(tós) = Jesus Christ)
Reverse descriptionLetterings on either side of a cross with a pellet at each end, on a base set on two steps.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringIS XS BASILE BASILE
(Translation: Jesus Christ King of Kings)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1028-1042)  - Constantinopolis -
Catalog ID7489794610
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