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Follis - Basil I and Constantine VII ND
| Bronze | 7.28 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Basil I the Macedonian (867-886) Constantine (868-879) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 867-879 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.28 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#149207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
BASILIO-S CONSTAN-TINOS EN OO-bASILEIS R-OMAION in five lines (first line can be bASILO).
Script: Latin
Lettering: bASILIO-S CONSTAN-TINOS EN Θω-bASILEIS R-OMAION
Translation: Basil and Constantine in God Emperors of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis coin is that it features the first known use of the "God bless the Emperor" ( Greek: Θεὸς σεβασμιώτης) motto on a Byzantine coin, which was a departure from the traditional Christian imagery and symbolism found on previous coins. This change in design reflects the religious and political reforms implemented by Basil I and Constantine VII during their reign.
