Byzantine Empire Follis - Anonymous Class H, 1071 – 1078
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
1071 – 1078
Ruler
Michael VII Doukas
(1071–1078)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1071 to 1078. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.5 g.
- Obverse
- IC-XC across fields, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cross, holding book of Gospels in left hand, blessing with right hand. (Jesus Christ)
- Reverse
- Patriarchal cross with globe and dots at each extremity, floral ornament in either side of lower field, features vary and may include legends.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1071-1078) | — | Constantinopolis |
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