Bronze Follis of Constantine VII, Constantinople, 931–944. 1983.35.256

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1983.35.256

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.15
    • Diameter (in mm): 25
  • Series: Byzantine

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 931 - 944
  • Denomination: Follis
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: +RWMAN'BAS-ILEVSROM'
    • Type: Bust fcg. wearing chlamys with tablion and heavy crown with cross. In r., labarum sceptre with trefoil ornament; in l., globus cruciger

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +RWMA / N'ENThEWBA / SILEVSRW / MAIWN
    • Type: Legend

Undertype Description

  • Description: uncertain

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1983.35.256
  • Lot: 1983.35
  • Department: Byzantine
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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