Jesus Coin, Anonymous Follis, Class D RARE

Description: For Sale: Anonymous Follis, Class D. 5.9 gm. Approximately 30mm dia. Circa 1042 to 1055 AD Material: Bronze Condition is good with no corrosion. Class D's are RARE! I have been collecting Anonymous Folles (commonly called "Jesus coins") for many years and have decided to pass them on to those who love them as I do. Please check my listings as I will be offering many superb Folles in the coming days. I am a retired US Vet with outstanding feedback so buy with confidence. All these coins are 100% authentic and in amazing condition. Hope you enjoy, I have. Thanks ***From Virus free location*** History of these coins:During the later period of the Roman empire Christianity began to replace paganism. This change was reflected in their coinage. Gone were the images of emperors replaced instead with images of Jesus Christ and religious inscriptions called "Christo grams". These coins represent significant change in the world's religious direction and have become highly collectible. The coin offered is classed as a "D" and has the following characteristics: Attributed to Constantine IX (1042-1055).Obv. Christ seated on throne with back facing, wearing nimbus cross, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels in both hands. In field IC to left, XC to right.Rv. Inscription in 3 lines: ISXS / bASILE / bASIL. Above legend is small cross − + −; below is cresent − ں −. These coins were overstruck on class C and sometimes class B and Class A 2.Anonymous Folles minted under the reign of various emperors include: John I, 969 - 976 AD. Basil II and Constantine VIII, circa 989 AD. Romanus III, 1028 - 1034 AD. Michael IV, 1034 - 1041 AD. Constantine IX, 1042 - 1055 AD. Constantine X, 1059 - 1067 AD. Romanus IV, 1068 - 1071 AD. Nicephorus III, 1078 - 1081 AD.

Price: 65 USD

Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina

End Time: 2024-02-29T17:13:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD