Follis - Basil I and Constantine ND
| Bronze | 8 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Basil I the Macedonian (867-886) Constantine (868-879) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 868-870 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend in five lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
bASIL
S CONSTAN
TINOS EN ΘO
bASILEIS R
OMAION
Comment
Variants of lettering for both obverse and reverse are known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis coin is that it was used as a means of spreading Christianity throughout the Byzantine Empire. The coin features an image of Jesus Christ on one side and the emperors Basil I and Constantine on the other, symbolizing the unity of church and state. This coin was circulated during a time of religious and political reform, and its distribution helped to promote the Christian faith throughout the empire.
