Follis - Michael VII Doukas Constantinopolis

Follis - Michael VII Doukas (Constantinopolis) - obverseFollis - Michael VII Doukas (Constantinopolis) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Michael VII Doukas (1071-1078)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1071-1078
Value 1 Follis (1⁄288)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Bronze
Weight 7.9 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
140801
References BCV# 1878
David R. Sear, Simon Bendall, Michael Dennis O'Hara; 2006. Byzantine coins and their values (2nd edition). Seaby, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

IC-XC at top left and top right of nimbate bust of Christ facing, nimbate cross behind head, right hand raised, holding book of gospels in left hand, star to left, star to right

Lettering: IC-XC

Reverse

Bearded bust of Michael VII facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and cross on globe.

Lettering: MIXAHL RACIL O D

Mint

Constantinopolis (Βυζάντιον, Κωνσταντινούπολις), modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-1453)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1071-1078)  $ 19 Constantinopolis

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