Follis - Anonymous Class D Constantinopolis

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 1050-1060
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Follis (1⁄288)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.61 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1836
Obverse description In the 10th and 11th century, so-called `anonymous folles` were struck instead of the earlier coins depicting the emperor. Christ, nimbate, with pallium and colobrium, seated in throne, holding Book of Gospels.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description IC-XCIS XS, bAS-ILE bASILE, with Cross above. `XRISTUS/bASILEU/bASILE` translates to `Christ, Emperor of Emperors`.
Reverse script Greek, Latin
Reverse lettering - + - IS XS bASILE bASIL` - v -
(Translation: Jesus Christ King of Kings)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1050-1060) - -
Numisquare ID 7980287000
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