Bronze Follis of Anonymous, Constantinople, 1065–1070. 1997.31.228

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.31.228

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 9.53
    • Diameter (in mm): 26.5
  • Series: Byzantine

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1065 - 1070
  • Denomination: Follis
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: IC - XC
    • Type: Christ bust fcg. holding scroll in l. and raising r. inwardly in benediction; whole in border of large pellets

  • Reverse

    • Legend: MR - THV
    • Type: Bust of Virgin orans; border of large pellets

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.31.228
  • 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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