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Byzantine, Anonymous Follis, Jesus Christ, Desert Patina, DIY!

Æ; Each at ca. 31mm/12.0gm    Constantinople mint; Basil II & Constantine VIII, c. 1023 - 11 November 1028 A.D.

Con/ Green patina beneath earthen fill; after appropriate cleaning Good Fine  - Very Fine.

Obv/ + EMMA-NOVHΛ (romanized Hebrew - God is with us); facing nimbate bust of Christ, wearing pallium and colobium, holding Gospels in both hands,Gospels ornamented with pellets, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation:= Jesus Christ) across field.

Rev/ IhSuS / XRISTuS / bASILEu / bASILE (Greek: Jesus Christ King of Kings) in four lines. Other reverse legends, as well!

Ref/ Sear BCV 1813 varieties

Seller's Note/ The emperor's name and portrait are not part of the design on the Byzantine types referred to as anonymous follies. Instead of the earthly king, these coins depict Jesus Christ, King of Kings.

These will be a snap to clean; DW soaks, hand-held tools, and Bob's your Uncle! Wax and flip!

Remember, the listed price is per coin and NOT for all seen in the photo!