Bronze Follis of Basil I, Constantinople, 870 - 879. 1997.31.203

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.31.203

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.88
    • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 870 - 879
  • Denomination: Follis
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Basil std. fcg. on lyre-backed throne wearing modified loros and crown with cross holding in r. labarum, resting l. on lap

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +BASIL / IOSENThEO / BASILEVS / ROMEON
    • Type: Legend

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.31.203
  • Department: Byzantine
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Byzantine

Rights

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

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