Description
Collection Number: WC 11065
Object Number:
Dates: 976 - 1035
Dimensions: 29.59mm
Weight: 15.12g
Authority: Anonymous Folles
Languages: Greek
Obverse Type: NOVHΛ; Bust of Christ (Type VIIb) facing, bearded, with nimbus cross having •• (2 pellets) in each arm, wearing tunic and himation; right hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak, left holds book with ornate cover from beneath. In field IC - XC (both with horizontal line above)
Obverse Legend:
[E]A NOVHΛ
Obverse Inscription Languages: Greek
Obverse Mintmarks:
IC - XC
Obverse Inscription Comment: Horizontal line above IC XC
Reverse Type: •/IhSS/XRISTS/bASILS’/bASIL’ (form of A variable)
Reverse Legend:
•/IhSS/XRISTS/bSILS’/bSIL/•
Reverse Inscription Languages: Greek
Reverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Reverse Inscription Comments: First A unclear
Bibliography
DOC III pp. 651-652, 661 nn. A2.24b, Plate XLIX, LII
cf. BNP pp. 596-598 n. 8, 44-47, Plate LXXXII
cf. BMC Byz vol. 2, p. 476-477 nn. 10-12, Plate LVI,7-9 (John I)
cf. Ratto p. 98 n. 1931, Plate -- (John I)
Sabatier --
Sommer pp. 295-296 n. 40.3.3
Sear 1818