Classical Numismatics Discussion
  Welcome Guest. Please login or register. All Items Purchased From Forum Ancient Coins Are Guaranteed Authentic For Eternity!!! Explore Our Website And Find Joy In The History, Numismatics, Art, Mythology, And Geography Of Coins!!! Expert Authentication - Accurate Descriptions - Reasonable Prices - Coins From Under $10 To Museum Quality Rarities Welcome Guest. Please login or register. Internet challenged? We Are Happy To Take Your Order Over The Phone 252-646-1958 Explore Our Website And Find Joy In The History, Numismatics, Art, Mythology, And Geography Of Coins!!! Support Our Efforts To Serve The Classical Numismatics Community - Shop At Forum Ancient Coins

New & Reduced


Author Topic: Unusual follis, ANNO to the right  (Read 732 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Skolot

  • Consul
  • ***
  • Posts: 362
Unusual follis, ANNO to the right
« on: September 06, 2022, 05:17:44 am »
Hello. Please help me to identify this follis. 24 mm, 4.37 gr


Offline Obryzum

  • Procurator Monetae
  • Caesar
  • *****
  • Posts: 799
Re: Unusual follis, ANNO to the right
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2022, 05:04:11 am »
I am guessing that it is an Islamic imitation.

It has the head of Constans II, the legend of Justinian (though blundered), and a mix of retrograde and regular N letters.  An interesting specimen.

Offline Skolot

  • Consul
  • ***
  • Posts: 362
Re: Unusual follis, ANNO to the right
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2022, 04:29:37 am »
Thank you!

 

All coins are guaranteed for eternity