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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Anonymous Byzantine Follis

Place CreatedIstanbul, Turkey, Europe

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodMiddle Byzantine

Date1081-1118 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions11/16 in., 1/16 oz. (1.8 cm, 2.2 g)

Object number1994.017.076

Label TextThe edges of this coin have been cut to reduce its size and weight

Obverse: Bust of Christ facing, wearing cruciform halo, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction and holding book in left hand; flanked by IC and XC in left and right fields, all within border of pellets

Reverse: Three-quarter length figure of Virgin Mary facing, wearing halo, pallium and maphorium, arms raised in orant pose; flanked by M Θ in left and right fields, all within border of pellets

ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.

Status

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