Byzantine Empire Follis - Anonymous Class A2, 976 – 1028
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
976 – 1028
Rulers
Basil II the Bulgar-Slayer
(960–1025)
, Constantine VIII Porphyrogennetos
(962–1028)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15
Diameter (mm)
33
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 976 to 1028. Struck in Copper. Measures 33 mm and weighs 15 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, 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 with ornaments above and below. ("Jesus Christ, King of the Kings".)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (976-1028) | — | € 14,00 | € 14,00 | € 28,00 | (fr) Constantinople |
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