Byzantine Empire Follis - Constantine IX, 1050 – 1060
Class D
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
1050 – 1060
Ruler
Constantine IX Monomachos
(1042–1055)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.61
Diameter (mm)
32
Thickness (mm)
2.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1050 to 1060. Struck in Copper. Measures 32 mm and weighs 6.61 g.
- Obverse
- In the 10th and 11th century, so-called "anonymous folles" were struck instead of the earlier coins depicting the emperor. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels. Weight varies 6.61 to 9.39 g.
- Reverse
- IC-XCIS XS, bAS-ILE bASILE, with Cross above. "XRISTUS/bASILEU/bASILE" translates to "Christ, Emperor of Emperors".
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1050-1060) | — | € 17,00 |
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