TYPE Byzantine Empire, Constantine VII Porphyrogennitos (913-959 AD), bronze follis
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Crowned facing busts of Constantine and Zoe, holding patriarchal cross, legend: + CONSTANTI CE ZOE B
Rev: 5-line Greek legend +CONSTANTINO CE ZOE BASILIS ROMEON ("Constantine and Zoe, Kings of the Romans")
REFERENCE: SB 1758
GRADING: AEF / VF+, brown patina, some encrustation, slight rev. doubling
ORDER INFO: B2929, $65
Despite moderate encrustation (more on reverse), attractive example with choice portraits of the ruling couple.