Bronze Follis of Constantine VII, Constantinople, 945–950. 1997.31.218

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.31.218

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.27
    • Diameter (in mm): 27
  • Series: Byzantine

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 945 - 950
  • Denomination: Follis
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: +CONST'BA-SIL'ROM'
    • Type: Bust fcg. wearing modified loros and crown with cross. In l., globus cruciger; in r., akakia

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +CONST' / ENThEOOBA / SILEVSR / OMEON
    • Type: Legend

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.31.218
  • Lot: 1997.31
  • 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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