BZ82985. Bronze follis, DOC III-2 8, Morrisson BnF 1, Wroth BMC 9, Ratto 2030, Sommer 54.4, SBCV 1866, gVF, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, weight 8.873g, maximum diameter 30.5mm, die axis 180
o, 1 Jan 1068 - 19 Aug 1071 A.D.; obverse bust of Christ facing, wears pallium and colobium, Gospels in both hands, dotted cross behind head, IC - XC / NI-KA (Jesus Christ Conquers) flanking in two divided lines across the field; reverse cross with X at center and globus and pellets at the end of each arm, pellets and points at base, C - R / P - Δ (Greek abbreviation: ΣTAYPΕ BOΗΘΕI PΩMANΩ ΔΕΣΠOTΗ - May the cross protect the Despot Romanus) in the angles;
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