Lot 3343
Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
John I, period of (969-976), copper Follis (7.27 gm), Anonymous Class A1. Constantinople mint, obv. Nimbate facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, pellets in nimbus, traces of +EMMA NOVHA, rev. four-line legend, no ornaments below, (S.1793, DOC III A1.1-5, R.-, BMC 31-36). Portrait extremely fine, otherwise very fine and rare.
This and the next few lots come from a fine collection of the best obtainable pieces of the series of Anonymous issues classes A (969-976) to J (c.1080-1085).
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0