1 Follis - Athanasius II
Features
| Issuer |
Duchy of Naples
(Italian States)  |
|---|---|
| Duke |
Athanasius II (878-898)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 877-898 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (661-1137) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 357209 |
| References | MIR NA# 11 Davide Fabrizi; 2010. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 8. Napoli. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy. |
Obverse
Bust of archbishop Athanasius, facing, flanked by inscriptions that run from top to bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ATHA
EPS
Unabridged legend: Athanasius Episcopus.
Translation: Bishop Athanasius
Reverse
Nimbate bust of Saint Januarius facing, flanked by inscriptions that run from top to bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCS
IANV
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Januarius.
Translation: Saint Januarius (San Gennaro)
Mint
Naples, Italy (661-1870)Comments
Struck in the Byzantine coinage system with 1 solidus nomisma = 288 folli.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (877-898) | |||||||||||||||
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