Byzantine
Anonymosus Follis. Attributed to Romanus III (1028-1034 AD).
AE Follis (25.3mm 11.33g)
Obv: + EMMA NOVHΛ / IC - XC. Bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels and wearing nimbus cruciger; sqaare in each arm of cross; four pellets around one pellet in centre on book of Gospels.
Rev: IS - XC / bASILE / bASILE. Legend in three lines divided by cross set on three steps.
Sear 1823.