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Anonymous Follis, Jesus Christ with Virgin Mary reverse, Superb!

Æ 28mm/8.8gm   - Constantinople mint, attributed to Romanus IV, ca 1068-1071.

Con/ Sharply stuck with fresh dies and perfectly centered, dark green patina with bronze highlights, about Extremely Fine.

Obv/ Bust of Christ facing with nimbate cross, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction and holding scroll of Gospels in left hand.

Rev/ MP-ΘV; Facing bust of the Virgin Mary, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium, raising her hands in adoration.

Ref/ SBCV 1867

Seller's Note/ Very rare in this condition and worthy of even the most discriminating collector!