Lot 4805

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

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.

One of the best obtainable pieces of the series of Anonymous issues of Class A (969-976).

Estimate
$180
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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