1/2 Follis Anonymous

Issuer Naples, Duchy of
Year 755-800
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Follis (1⁄576)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (661-1137)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.1 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#7, CNI XIX#p.10, 1/5, MEC XIV#4
Obverse description Nimbate bust of Saint Januarius facing, flanked by inscriptions running from top to bottom.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering SC IANO
(Translation: Saint Januarius (San Gennaro))
Reverse description Inscription in three lines
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΝεΑ ΠΟΛ Ις
(Translation: Naples)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (755-800) - -
Numisquare ID 7180782530
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