Anonymous Folles, time of Constantine IX, circa 1042-1055. Follis (Bronze, 32 mm, 10.47 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis. Christ seated facing on square-backed throne. Rev. IS XS / bASILE / bASIL' in three lines; above, cross between two lines; below, crescent between two lines. DOC Class D. SB 1836. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired at the Zurich coin fair on 23 October 1982.