Follis - Constantine X and Eudokia (Constantinopolis) ND (1059-1067) front Follis - Constantine X and Eudokia (Constantinopolis) ND (1059-1067) back
Follis - Constantine X and Eudokia (Constantinopolis) ND (1059-1067) photo
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Follis - Constantine X and Eudokia Constantinopolis ND

 
Copper 7.51 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Constantine X Doukas (1059-1067)
Empress
Eudokia Makrembolitissa (1059-1067)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1059-1067
Value
Follis (1⁄288)
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.51 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#57587
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Eudocia (Macrembolitissa) on left and Constantine X Doukas on right, standing facing with labarum between them.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΕΥΔΟΚΑΡΟ ΚΩΝΤΑΚ

Translation: Eudokia - Konstantinos

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the "Follis" denomination, which was a new coinage system introduced by Constantine X in 1059 to replace the previous "Hexagram" system. The Follis coin was made of copper and had a distinctive large size, weighing 7.51g, making it a notable and valuable coin in the Byzantine Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1059-1067)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Follis - Constantine X and Eudokia (Constantinopolis) ND (1059-1067) coin.