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© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
Follis - Anonymous Class A2 Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Basil II the Bulgar-Slayer (960-1025) Constantine VIII Porphyrogennetos (962-1028) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 976-1028 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines with ornaments above and below.
Lettering:
+ IhSЧS
XRISTЧS
bASILЄЧ
bASILЄ
Translation: "Jesus Christ, King of the Kings".
Edge
Rough
Comment
Attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII.Many variants are known with different ornaments on reverse, along with ornaments differences on obverse within nimbus and on book of Gospels.
example of different ornaments on book of Gospels.
