Byzantine Empire Follis - Anonymous Class A1, 969 – 976
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
969 – 976
Ruler
John I Tzimiskes
(969–976)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 969 to 976. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 7 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger (with two pellets in each cross limb), pallium and colobium, holding ornamented Gospels with both hands, IC to left, XC to right. (ЄMMANOVHΛ : "God is with us" I(-HCOY-)C X(-PICTO-)C : "Jesus Christ")
- Reverse
- Legend in four lines. ("Jesus Christ, King of the Kings".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (969-976) | — | € 26,00 |
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