ANONYMOUS FOLLES. Class A2. Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VII (976-1025). Obv: + EMMA NOVHΛ / IC - XC. Bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels and wearing nimbus cruciger; X and four dots in each arm of cross; stellar ornament on book of Gospels. Rev: + IhSYS/ XRISTYS/ bASILEY/ bASILE. Legend in 4 lines; above and below, -◇-. Sear 1813; Sommer 40.2.9. Condition: Extremely fine. Weight: 10.8 g. Diameter: i27.6 mm.
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