Follis - Anonymous Class D (Constantinopolis) ND (1050-1060) front Follis - Anonymous Class D (Constantinopolis) ND (1050-1060) back
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Follis - Anonymous Class D Constantinopolis ND

 
Copper 6.61 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-1055)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1050-1060
Value
Follis (1⁄288)
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.61 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#53012
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

IC-XCIS XS,
bAS-ILE
bASILE,
with Cross above.
"XRISTUS/bASILEU/bASILE" translates to "Christ, Emperor of Emperors".

Scripts: Greek, Latin

Lettering:
- + -
IS XS
bASILE
bASIL'
- v -

Translation:
Jesus Christ
King of Kings

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 and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1050-1060)  - - - - - -

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