Description: Anonymous AE Follis, class A1. Constantinople mint, ca. 970-976 AD. Facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with •• in arms of cross / +IhSЧS XRISTЧS bASILЄЧ bASILЄ in four lines.

Diameter: AE24 mm

Weight: 6.98 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: DOC III A1.3; SB 179

Commentary: grey patina with some light deposits, ragged flan,minor patina break

History: The first type of so called anonymous follis was issued during the reign of John I Tzimisces (969-976).

Article Number: 060-07-03-44072