11th century "image of Christ" bronze coin
SKU: C046
$60.00Price
Byzantine Anonymous bronze Follis (AE 30-33, 9.34gm), attributed to the reign of Michael IV, c.1034-1041. Sear 1825; obverse: three quarter length figure of Christ Antiphonetes standing wearing nimbus, raising hand in benediction, book of gospels in left hand; Reverse: jeweled cross with pellet at each extremity; in the angles, IC IX NI KA. Worn as a result of use; attractive patina.