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ID number:  BIRBI-B5532ADD
Object type:  Coin
Institution:  The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Maker:  Anonymous; Constantinople
Denomination:  Follis
Place made:  Eurasia: Istanbul
Culture:  Byzantine
Date made:  c.1085-1092
Metal:  Base Metal
Diameter (cm):  2.35
Weight (g):  3.07
Axis (degrees):  180.00
BIRBI-B5532ADD.jpg

Description:  Obverse: Bust of Christ (Type VIIb) facing, bearded, with cross nimbus having one pellet in each arm, wearing tunic and himation, holding book. Reverse: Half-length figure of the Virgin facing, nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion.

Inscriptions:  Obverse: None visible. Reverse: None visible.

Bibliography:  DOC.III.2.K.25

Notes:  Overstruck on Class J follis, reverse on reverse.

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