Anonymous AE Follis, Class A1; Christ/legend
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE24 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,98 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | DOC III A1.3; SB 179 |
| Commentary: | grey patina with some light deposits, ragged flan,minor patina break |
Historical Context
The first type of so called anonymous follis was issued during the reign of John I Tzimisces (969-976).
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