Budget Auction 13 – 31 October 2020
Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Crusaders, Medieval, Armenian, Islamic Coins and Ant...
Sa, 31.10.2020, from 6:00 PM CET
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Description
★ Best Portrait of Jesus! ★
Anonymous A2, Attributed to Basil II; 976-1025 AD, Follis, Sear-1813, DO-42a.
Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing halo with cross, inscription 'Emmanuel' around, IC - XC across field.
Rx: Inscription, 'Jesus Christ, King of Kings,' in four lines with ornaments above and below.This coin bears an amazingly sharp and complete portrait of Christ.
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 7.60 gr
Diameter: 23 mm
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