Byzantine Empire Follis - Romanos III Argyros, 1028 – 1042
Constantinopolis; class B
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
1028 – 1042
Ruler
Romanos III Argyros
(1028–1034)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.9
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1028 to 1042. Struck in Bronze. Measures 32 mm and weighs 9.9 g.
- Obverse
- 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. (EMMANOVHL = God is with us I(h)S(us) X(ri)S(tós) = Jesus Christ)
- Reverse
- Letterings on either side of a cross with a pellet at each end, on a base set on two steps. (Jesus Christ King of Kings)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1028-1042) | — | € 7,60 | € 11,00 | € 16,00 | € 20,00 | Constantinopolis |
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