Bronze Follis of Anonymous, Constantinople, 989–1028. 1997.31.223

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.31.223

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 9.14
    • Diameter (in mm): 31
  • Series: Byzantine

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 989 - 1028
  • Denomination: Follis
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: +EMMA-NOVHL / IC - XC
    • Type: Christ bust facing wearing tunic and himation, r. hand raised in gesture of benediction and holding in l. book of Gospels

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +IhSUS / XRISTUS / bASILEU / bASILE'
    • Type: Legend

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.31.223
  • Lot: 1997.31
  • Department: Byzantine
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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