Anonymous Folles, time of Nicephorus III, circa 1078-1081. Follis (Bronze, 23 mm, 5.40 g, 6 h), Class I, Constantinopolis. 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; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. Latin cross, with one large and two small pellets at each extremity; at intersection, small cross; in lower field, at either side, floral ornament: crescents in upper left and right fields. DOC Class I. SB 1889. An attractive example. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 110 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |