Bronze Follis of Basil I, Constantinople, 868 - 870. 1997.31.204

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.31.204

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.49
    • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 868 - 870
  • Denomination: Follis
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: +BASI-SCONST BASIL
    • Type: Two figures std. on double throne, each wearing modified loros and crown with cross, holding between them labarum ornamented with X and streamers

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +BASILIO / SCONSTAN / TINOSENThO / BASILEISR / OMAION
    • Type: Legend

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.31.204
  • 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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