ANONYMOUS FOLLES. Class A2.5 Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VIII (976-1025 AD). Follis, Constantinople.
Obv: + ЄMMA [NOVHΛ] / IC – X[C].
Bust of Christ facing, nimbate and slightly forked beard, wearing tunic and himation, raising his right in blessing and holding book of Gospels in his left.
Rev: + IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ.
Legend in four lines; decoration above and below.
Sear 1813; DOC A2.5.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 12.0 g.
Diameter: 29 mm.