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Anonymous Follis (Coin), Attributed to Theodora

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

1055-1056

Artist:

Byzantine

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a jeweled, inscribed Greek cross with discs at each terminus.
On the back (reverse) Christ Antiphonetes is shown with a nimbus cruciger, pallium, and book.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Byzantine

Title

Anonymous Follis (Coin), Attributed to Theodora

Place

Byzantine Empire (Object made in)

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Struck 1055–1056

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Obverse: IC XC Reverse: IC XC / NI KA

Dimensions

Diam.: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Emily Crane Chadbourne

Reference Number

1940.27

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