Anonymous Follis

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Description

Obv.: Bust of Christ (Type VIIb) facing, with cross nimbus having one pellet in each arm of cross, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak, l. holds book with 5-pellet design on cover, from beneath. Border of large pellets. Rev.: Half-length figure of the Virgin facing, nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. Border of large pellets.

Dimensions

3.75 g