TYPE Byzantine Empire, Michael IV Paphlagonian (1034-1041 AD), anonymous bronze follis, class C
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Half-length figure of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, legend IC XC (Greek denoting Jesus Christ), circular Greek legend +EMMANUEL
Rev: Jewelled cross with pellet in each corner, Greek legend IC XC NI KA ("May Jesus Christ conquer") in quarters
REFERENCE: SB 1825
GRADING: F / AVF, brown patina w/ some highlights
ORDER INFO: B2153, $30