Follis - Basil I, Leo VI and Constantine Constantinopolis ND
870 year| Bronze | 5.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Basil I the Macedonian (867-886) Constantine (868-879) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 870 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
5 lines words with a star in the bottom.
Lettering:
+basil
CONSZAH
ZSLEOHEH
eObASILS
ROMEON
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Comment
This coin is similar to BCV 1712 except the pattern of Basil's Loros and that his hand holding the Akakia is missing.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three emperors, Basil I, Leo VI, and Constantine, which was a rare occurrence in Byzantine coinage. This suggests that the coin was issued during a time of political stability and unity in the Byzantine Empire.
