Follis - Anonymous Class A3 Constantinopolis
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Constantine VIII Porphyrogennetos (962-1028)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1020-1028 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 221928 |
| References | BCV# 1818 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, holding ornamented Gospels with both hands, IC to left, XC to right.
Lettering:
+ЄMMANOVHΛ
IC XC
Translation:
ЄMMANOVHΛ : "God is with us"
I(-HCOY-)C X(-PICTO-)C : "Jesus Christ"
Reverse
Legend in four lines with ornaments above and below.
Lettering:
+ IhSЧS
XRISTЧS
bASILЄЧ
bASILЄ
Translation: "Jesus Christ, King of the Kings".
Edge
Plain
Mint
Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)Comments
Attributed to Constantine VIII. Sear attributes these as similar to A2 variants, but reduced weight and minted beginning around 1020.
Many variants are known with different ornaments on reverse, along with ornaments differences on obverse within nimbus and on book of Gospels.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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$ 9.90 | $ 17 | $ 29 | $ 30 | ||||||||||
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| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katz Auction 141 Lot 682 
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25 Oct 2024 | XF |
USD 23.22
(EUR 20.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 192 Lot 57
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24 Apr 2026 | VF |
USD 51.08
(EUR 44.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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