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Lot 98: Anonymous Folles. Time of Constantine VIII, 1020-1028. Æ Follis. Uncertain mint, possibly Thessalonica. 
AUCTION: Beasley Campgate Collection (Auction 238)
- Sold Winning Bid: $440
- 7 Bid(s)
Description
Anonymous Folles. Time of Constantine VIII, 1020-1028. Æ Follis (25mm - 10.20 g). Uncertain mint, possibly Thessalonica. Facing bust of nimbate Christ, pellets in the arms of nimbus, wearing pallium and colobium, holding the Gospels in both hands / +IhSUS/ XRISTUS/bASILEU/bASILE, in four lines; diamonds above and below. DOC III pt. 2, A2.41; SB 1818. EF, choice brown patina, well struck and well centered. One of the finest known of this type. Housed in an NGC holder, graded AU 5/5.
From the Chris Connell Collection.
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 98
- Listing #: 231902
- Closed: Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:14:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $500