Follis - Constantine VI and Irene
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Empress |
Irene of Athens (780-802)
|
| Emperor |
Constantine VI (776-797)
|
| Type | Coins |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 557425 |
| References | BCV# 1598 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Facing crowned bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding cross on globe and cross-headed sceptre
Reverse
Facing bust of Constantine VI, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger; two pellets to left, cross and pellet to right; all above horzontal bar, below which is large M denomination mark, flanked by X and N, A below.
Mint
Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)See also
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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