TYPE Byzantine Empire, Romanos IV Diogenes (1068-71 AD), bronze anonymous follis, class G
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ")
Rev: Theotokos (Virgin Mary), arms spread, Greek initials MR ThOu
REFERENCE: SB 1867
GRADING: VF+, rough and bit encrusted dark brown-green patina
ORDER INFO: B2569, $50