"byzantine" Follis But A Lightweight Version, 2 Portraits, To ID

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oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5239 Posts	Posted 07/28/2022 3:22 pm 5.97 grams 24 millimeters Yes, certainly an eastern Roman (Byzantine) empire Follis, with 2 facing portraits (rough shape), but a smaller size than the usual. Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 07/28/2022 8:07 pm Well worn, and so hard to tell. But I would guess it may be a follis of Nicephorus I with Stauracius. Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5239 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 04:30 am Thanks, Bob. However, my David Sear book "byzantine coins" does not indicate a Follis with 2 portraits. How complete is this book, or do you know? Edited by oriole 07/29/2022 04:34 am Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 08:39 am Don't know about the completeness of the book since I rely on online resources for Byzantines. See: https://www.acsearch.info/search.ht...=usd&order=0 Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker55 Pillar of the Community United States 634 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 09:17 am There's a pretty complete list of Byzantine coins here, with photos, so you can look for a match if you wish. http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sb/i.html Edited by Seeker55 07/29/2022 09:18 am Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5239 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 5:21 pm Thanks, folks: I see now that this coin is described but NOT illustrated in my book. So indeed it seems to match well including the weight. Report this Post to the Staff
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"Byzantine" Follis But A Lightweight Version, 2 Portraits, To ID