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Anonymous Follis, Jesus Christ with Virgin Mary reverse

Æ 24mm/6.9gm   - Constantinople mint, attributed to Romanus IV, ca 1068-1071.

Con/ Sharply stuck and centered, dark green patina beneath orange sand fill. After appropriate cleaning, Good Very 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/ Rare in this condition and worthy of even the most discriminating collector! For cleaning: DW soaks, hand-held tools only, and lots of patience. :-)