© Marcelo Acedo
© Marcelo Acedo
Follis - Constantine VII Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 6.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos (913-959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 913-959 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines.
Lettering:
CONST
ΕΝ ΘΕΟ bΑ
SILEVS R
ΟΜΕΟΝ
Translation:
Κωνσταντίνος ἐν Θεῷ βα-σιλεύς [τῶν] Ῥ-ωμέων ( for "Ῥωμαίων") :
"Constantinus [ VII ], by the grace of God emperor of the Romans".
Interesting fact
The Follis coinage was introduced by Emperor Constantine VII in the early 10th century as a replacement for the previous solidus coinage. The name "follis" comes from the Greek word for "bag," as the coins were originally issued in small leather bags or purses. This coin was used widely throughout the Byzantine Empire and was an important part of everyday commerce during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (913-959) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Follis - Constantine VII (Constantinopolis) ND (913-959) coin.
