Byzantine Empire Follis - Romanos I Lekapenos, 931 – 944
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
931 – 944
Ruler
Romanos I Lekapenos
(920–944)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.54
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 931 to 944. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.54 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of RomaIn I, front, wearing the chlamydia, holding the transversal chrism labarum in his right hand and a cruciger globe in his left. (Romanus, King of the Romans)
- Reverse
- Caption in four lines (Romanus, by the grace of God, King of the Romans)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (931-944) | — | Constantinopolis |
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