Anonymous, Class A1 AE follis . time of the reign of John I, ca. 970-975 AD.. AE follis (25.60 mm, 7.40 g, 7 h). Constantinople mint. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing pallium and colobium and holding book of Gospels; IC XC in fields to left and right / + IhSЧS / [X]RISTЧ[S] / [b]ASILЄЧ / [b]ASILЄ / ·, legend in four lines; dot beneath. SBCV 1793. Good VF for type, toned copper highlights on devices, glossy, dark green patina; raggedy flan as is common.
Rx: .SB 1818