Byzantine Empire Follis - Constantine X, 1059 – 1067
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
1059 – 1067
Ruler
Constantine X Doukas
(1059–1067)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1059 to 1067. Struck in Bronze. Measures 28 mm and weighs 5 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Constantine X facing, bearded, wearing loros, cross in right hand, akakia in left (Constantine King Ducas)
- Reverse
- Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cross, pallius and collobium, holding book of gospels and raising right hand (Jesus Christ)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1059-1067) | — |
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