Byzantine Empire Follis - Basil I, Leo VI and Constantine VII, 870
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
870
Rulers
Basil I the Macedonian
(867–886)
, Constantine
(868–879)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued in 870. Struck in Bronze. Measures 0 mm and weighs 5.24 g.
- Obverse
- Coronation of Basil I. Basil I - crowned with loros dress, located in the centre. Leo VI (son) - crowned, located in the left. Constantine VII (son) - crowned , located in the right. Both of them wears robe and mantle fastened on shoulders.
- Reverse
- 5 lines words with a star in the bottom.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (870) | — |
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