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Follis - Romanos IV Diogenes Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 3.8 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Romanos IV Diogenes (1068-1071) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1068-1071 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Cross, with globus and two pellets at each extremity, and X at centre.
Lettering:
C R
P Δ
Edge
Rough
Comment
These ar often overstruck on earlier folles.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Romanos IV Diogenes (Constantinopolis) ND (1068-1071) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Byzantine Empire, with the Norman Conquest of Italy and the Seljuk Turks' invasion of Anatolia. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Byzantine Empire and its cultural influence on the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1068-1071) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Follis - Romanos IV Diogenes (Constantinopolis) ND (1068-1071) coin.
