TYPE Byzantine Empire, Michael IV Paphlagonian (1034-1041 AD), anonymous bronze follis, class C, 11.46g
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: AVF, green and occasional brown patina, os/ on class B follis
ORDER INFO: B2378, $42