Byzantine Bronze Folles with Bust of Christ 976-1081 CE(PG)

This bronze coin, class AE2, is an example of the anonymous Byzantine folles featuring the image of Jesus Christ, facing forward—a different style than Roman coins, which had portraits left- or right-facing. The reverse was originally a Greek inscription reading ”Jesus Christ, King of Kings,“ although subsequent issues varied. They were struck by subsequent emperors until the end of the First Crusade.

Ancient & Historical, NGC Certified Slabs

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