Byzantine Empire Follis - Constantine VII, 913 – 959
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
913 – 959
Ruler
Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos
(913–959)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.2
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 913 to 959. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 6.2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Constantine facing, with short beard and wearing vertical loros, holding akakia and cross on globe. (Κωνσταντίνος βασιλεύς [τῶν] Ῥωμέων ( for Ῥωμαίων ) : "Constantinus [ VII ], emperor of the Romans".)
- Reverse
- Legend in four lines. (Κωνσταντίνος ἐν Θεῷ βα-σιλεύς [τῶν] Ῥ-ωμέων ( for "Ῥωμαίων") : "Constantinus [ VII ], by the grace of God emperor of the Romans".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (913-959) | — | € 11,00 | € 19,00 | Constantinopolis |
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