Anonymous Follis (Coin), Attributed to Constantine IX

byzantinecoinancient art

Date

1042-1055

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Emily Crane Chadbourne

The front (obverse) of this coin shows a frontal image of Christ.
On the back (Reverse) Mary is shown.

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