Follis - Constantine X

€2.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1059-1067
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionBronze
Weight5 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1854
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Constantine X facing, bearded, wearing loros, cross in right hand, akakia in left
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ΚωΝ βΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ Ο ΔΟΥΚ
(Translation: Constantine King Ducas)
Reverse descriptionBust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cross, pallius and collobium, holding book of gospels and raising right hand
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ΕΜΜΑ ΝΟΥΗΑ IC XC
(Translation: Jesus Christ)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1059-1067)  - -
Catalog ID7233311060
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