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Follis - Anonymous Class C Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 11 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Michael IV the Paphlagonian (1034-1041) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1034-1041 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Jewelled cross with pellet at each extremity, legend in the angles.
Lettering:
IC XC
NI KA
Translation: I(-HCOY-)C X(-PICTO-)C NIKA : "Jesus Christ is Victorious"
Comment
Attributed to Michael IV.Interesting fact
The Follis coin was used during the reign of Emperor Michael IV (1034-1041) and features an image of Jesus Christ on one side and the emperor on the other. The coin was minted in Constantinople, which was the capital of the Byzantine Empire at the time. The use of copper for the coin was a common practice during this period, as it was a readily available and affordable metal. Despite its relatively low value, the Follis coin played an important role in the economy of the Byzantine Empire and was widely used for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1034-1041) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Follis - Anonymous Class C (Constantinopolis) ND (1034-1041) coin.
