1/2 Follis Anonymous

€357,234.00
IssuerNaples, Duchy of
Year755-800
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis (1⁄576)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (661-1137)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.1 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#7, CNI XIX#p.10, 1/5#, MEC XIV#4
Obverse descriptionNimbate bust of Saint Januarius facing, flanked by inscriptions running from top to bottom.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringSC IANO
(Translation: Saint Januarius (San Gennaro))
Reverse descriptionInscription in three lines
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΝεΑ ΠΟΛ Ις
(Translation: Naples)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (755-800)  - -
Catalog ID7180782530
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