151PJL

BYZANTINE bronze, John I Tzimisces, 969-976 AD, AE follis

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BYZANTINE bronze, John I Tzimisces, 969-976 AD, AE follis
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"Anonymous" follis of Constantinople

Obverse: facing bust of Christ
Reverse:

Sear Byzantine 1793
Exceptional portrait of Christ. The odd shaped planchet is likely due to "quality control" measures by the mint in Constantinople. If a group of coins were weighed, and found too heavy, a coin, or multiple coins would be clipped to make the group weigh correctly. YZANTINE EMPIRE. John I Tzimiskes, 969-976 AD. Æ “Anonymous” Follis (5.41 gm) of Constantinople. Facing bust of Christ / Legend. S.1793. aXF, olive brown patina. [Est. $200]