Anonymous Folles. temp. Nicephorus III, circa 1078-1081. Æ Follis (24mm, 2.64 g, 9h). Contemporary imitation of a Class I issue of Constantinople.Triton XXV – Session 6 Byzantine, Bronze Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Anonymous Folles. temp. Nicephorus III, circa 1078-1081. Æ Follis (24mm, 2.64 g, 9h). Contemporary imitation of a Class I issue of Constantinople. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Latin cross with central X, globus and two pellets at the end of each extremity; crescents to upper left and right, floral scroll to lower left and right. Cf. DOC I.1-64 (for original); cf. SB 1889 (same); CNG E-448, lot 575 (for similar imitation). Rough brown surfaces. Good Fine. |