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A holed, cast bronze follis of Constantine VII and Romanus I. Coin Type: Cast bronze follis of Constantine VII, 913-959 CE, and Romanus I, 920-944 CE.
Mint and Date: Cherson, 920-944 CE.
Size and Weight: 25mm, 6.93g
Obverse: P - W monogram (Rho - Omega).
Reverse: Cross floriated on two steps, pellet in field either side.
Provenance: Glenn W. Woods (Vcoins), October 2007. Ex Dr Michael Metlich collection.
Ref: BCV 1764.
BW Ref: 002 035 117
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Note: The reverse of this coin appears smooth in the photograph, but the design can be made out in the hand by tilting the coin to the light. A poorly cast reverse is typical of this issue.

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