© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Follis Anonymous ND
| Bronze | 2.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 755-800 |
| Value | ½ Follis (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (661-1137) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#357234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΝεΑ
ΠΟΛ
Ις
Unabridged legend: Neapolis
Translation: Naples
Comment
CNI places this coin the second half of the 8th century, and calls it a half follaro. They list examples of the general type ranging from 16 - 23 mm in size (most at 18-23), and ranging in mass from 1.4 - 2.9 g. (most at 1.8 - 2.3).Italian sellers tend to cite the type according to CNI and MIR.
Steven Album uses a later date of c.832-840 and calls it a follis, presumably based on Grierson (MEC), which he cites as his source.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a crowned lion on the obverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the ruling dynasty at the time.