Byzantine Coins

My First and Only Byzantine Coin

This coin was given to me a few days ago by a dear friend and fellow member-

Basil II and Constantine VII
Anonymous Class 2 AE Follis
(976-1028 AD)
12.53g x 34.1mm
Obverse: Front facing bust of Jesus, holding gospels surrounded by nimbate cross. IC-XC left and right of Jesus.
Reverse: IHSVS XRISTVS BASILEU BASLE "Jesus Christ King of Kings"-In four line ornament below.
ref: SB1813

 

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Unfortunately some coins can get that way. It sucks, but happens.

 

i dig all these byzantine coins! very cool.

i posted my latest two hre a couple weeks ago, so here's my first and favorite...





heraclius and heraclius constatine
632-641ad
very countermarked


oh, hey ski! :hail:

 

AE Half Follis
Phocas
Nikomedia Mint

This emperor was the worst of the worst, he was as cruel as Caligula and Nero.

 

... nice coin, Ski (long time, no hear)