Half Follis - Michael VII Doukas Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year1071-1078
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis (1⁄576)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1880A
Obverse descriptionIC XC across field, facing bust of Christ, cross behind head, holding Gospels; stars flanking.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIC XC
Reverse descriptionBearded bust of Michael VII facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum (pellet on shaft) in right hand, globus cruciger in left.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+MIXL bACIL O DUKIA
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1071-1078)  - Constantinopolis -
Catalog ID2778114570
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