Byzantine Empire Follis - Romanos IV Diogenes, 1068 – 1071
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
1068 – 1071
Ruler
Romanos IV Diogenes
(1068–1071)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1068 to 1071. Struck in Copper. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Christ facing, dotted cross behind head, wearing pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands
- Reverse
- Cross, with globus and two pellets at each extremity, and X at centre.
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1068-1071) | — | Constantinopolis |
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