Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II and Constantine VIII, AE 40 Nummi, Constantinople Mint, circa AD 976-1065

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Anonymous Follis, time of Basil II and Constantine VIII, AE 40 Nummi (bronze, 18.07g, 32mm), Constantinople Mint, circa AD 976-1065
Obv: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of Gospels; IC-XC across fields
Rev: + IŅŗSŠ§S XRISTŠ§S Š¬ASILŠ„Š§ Š¬ASILŠ„ in four lines, ornaments above and below; all within dotted circular border.
Ref:Ā  Sear 1813; DOC Class A2 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (area of weakness otherwise, nice dark retoned brown patina)
Note: This coin inscription reinforces the Byzantine belief in the divine right of the emperor, portraying him as a servant of Christ and ruler of the Byzantine Empire. The coin’s anonymity suggests it was issued as part of a currency reform or during a period of transition between rulers. It exemplifies the fusion of religious and political symbolism that characterized Byzantine coinage during this era.

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