Byzantine coin from 10th or 11th century. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘XC’. Reverse: large cross with four ornate ends; beneath, inscription says ‘NIKA’. The coin lacks any images or inscriptions which would indicate the emperor to whom it belongs, meaning that it is most likely from the ‘Anonymous Folles’ Period, 970-1092.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination).

• Narrative

  The ‘Anonymous Folles’ are a group of coins spanning just over a century. They often have a depiction of Christ in place of any images or inscriptions which would indicate the emperor to whose reign they belong, thus rendering them anonymous.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Turkey

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• Creation Date between 950 and 1100
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1655