Follis - Anonymous Class I Constantinopolis
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Nikephoros III Botaneiates (1078-1081)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1078-1081 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 60386 |
| References | BCV# 1889 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Christ bust facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, Gospels in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IC-XC
Translation: Jesus Christ
Reverse
Latin cross with X at center, globule and two pellets at each extremity, floral ornaments in lower fields, crescents in upper fields.
Mint
Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)Comments
This coin in the 19th cent was assigned by Schlumberger as a crusader issue from Edessa, instead of Byzantine, references: CCS.manque-Ratto.2494-2496, Schl Pl. I.13-15.
Please see Numista entry N# 135567
Please see Numista entry N# 135567
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (1078-1081) |
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$ 8.40 | $ 12 | $ 18 | Constantinopolis | ||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Katz Auction 141 Lot 687 
|
25 Oct 2024 | VF |
USD 19.74
(EUR 17.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 141 Lot 686
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25 Oct 2024 | F |
USD 15.09
(EUR 13.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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