Anonymous Follis (Coin), Attributed to John I Tzimisces

INV-3665

972-976

byzantinecoinancient art

Date

972-976

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 3.5 cm (1 7/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Emily Crane Chadbourne

The back (reverse) of this coin shows Christ in majesty.

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