BYZANTIUM:

Leo VI the Wise (886-912). CONSTANTINOPLE. Follis. Bust facing, with short beard )( Text in four lines. SearB 1729. Ratto 1973. 9,92 g. Some corrosion/verdigris. Unusually well preserved specimen.

Ex Frank Sternberg, Zürich, uction 7, No 1285. Two coins have been found in the Black earth on Björkö (follis/half follis). In 911 Leo VI concluded a peace treaty with Oleg in Kiev and payed a tribute.