Benny who Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I have been told this is between 400 and 600 AD approx,however I am sure that someone will be able to give me a little more informationwas bought in Ireland few years ago.will post the other side shortly. Quote
Benny who Posted January 15, 2011 Author Posted January 15, 2011 I have been told this is between 400 and 600 AD approx,however I am sure that someone will be able to give me a little more informationwas bought in Ireland few years ago.will post the other side shortly. Quote
TomGoodheart Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Not my area of expertise, but your coin appears to be a Byzantine 'follis'. These coins were struck from bronze, in considerable numbers at different mints. Yours I believe is what is called an 'anonymous' issue, in that it doesn't bear the name of the Emperor. I'm guessing it's around 26-30mm across? There are different classes of these but I'm afraid I don't know the identifying features. Someone else here might. But the broad discription (your photo of the reverse is upside down by the way!) is as follows:Obv: Three-quarter length figure of Christ Antiphonetes facing, holding book of Gospels, right hand raised in benediction.Rev: IC-XC/NI-KA in the angles of large jewelled crossCouple of links here: Constantine Follis V Coins ForvmMy guess is a 'class C' follis. As to dates, could be a bit later than you said? Up to the 1040 CE or so. Quote
Benny who Posted January 16, 2011 Author Posted January 16, 2011 Thank you so much for the information.I now have a good starting point to find out the history behind the coin.Best wishes for today. Quote
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