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Follis - Anonymous Class H Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 5.50 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Michael VII Doukas (1071-1078) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1071-1078 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.50 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Patriarchal cross with globe and dots at each extremity, floral ornament in either side of lower field, features vary and may include legends.
Comment
1071 to 1078 AD
AE Follis, Class H Obvs, Attributed to Michael VII (1071-1078), Constantinople Mint (Sear-1880; DOC H.5) : IC XC, Christ with nimbus holding gospels. Revs: Patriarchal cross, with globule, two pellets, and floral ornament. (Cited from: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/post-your-jesus-coins.286132/)
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.
