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Anonymous Follis Class G, attributed to Romanus IV (1068-1071). Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction, in left hand, scroll / Facing bust of the Virgin Orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium.
| Diameter [mm]: | AE26 |
| Weight [g]: | 8,98 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | SB 1867 |
| Commentary: | olive-grey patina with sandy deposits, attractive details on both sides |
The orans posture (extended arms, hands outstretched) was the common positionwhile celebrating the Eucharist until the 12th century, when the joining of hands began to replace it.
