Anonymous, attributed to Romanus III (1028-1034AD) AE follis- 13,70 gram- 32 mm, Constantinople mint Obv: +ЄMMA-NOVH. Nimbate bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing tunic and himation, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in His left, square in two limbs of the nimbate cross, square and four dots in top limb of the nimbate cross, IC XC in fields Rev: Large cross pommée set upon three steps; IS XS above crossbar; BASILЄ/ BASILЄ in two lines below. SB 1823 |