Lot 503: BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII. Anonymous Æ Follis (circa 976-1035 AD).

Obv: Facing bust of Christ with ornate crossed nimbus, holding book of the Gospels .
Rev: [IhSuS] / KRISTu / BASILEu / BASILE in four lines, double struck.

Sear 1813.

Condition: Extremely Fine.

Weight: 8.68 grams.
Diameter: 25.33 mm.

A nice follis with bold facial details

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 503
• Listing #: 179836
• Closed: Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:11:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $100