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Follis - Anonymous Class A3 Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 9.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine VIII Porphyrogennetos (962-1028) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1020-1028 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines with ornaments above and below.
Lettering:
+ IhSЧS
XRISTЧS
bASILЄЧ
bASILЄ
Translation: "Jesus Christ, King of the Kings".
Edge
Plain
Comment
Attributed to Constantine VIII. Sear attributes these as similar to A2 variants, but reduced weight and minted beginning around 1020.
Many variants are known with different ornaments on reverse, along with ornaments differences on obverse within nimbus and on book of Gospels.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jesus Christ on one side and an image of the Byzantine Emperor on the other, highlighting the blending of religious and political themes in Byzantine art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1020-1028) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Follis - Anonymous Class A3 (Constantinopolis) ND (1020-1028) coin.
