#g402# Byzantine Follis coin of Basil II from 976-1025 AD (Constantinople) (New Zealand Stock) - Helmeted head of Athena

-  Helmeted head of Athena right

MONETA MARIAE

MINT: Sardis

AETERNITAS AVG

-Forepart of roaring lion right

#g402# Byzantine Follis coin of Basil II from 976-1025 AD (Constantinople) (New Zealand Stock) - Helmeted head of AthenaWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Anonymoys 'type' Byzantine Follis coin issued during the reign of Basil from 976 1025 AD. ID#402g (UK) Diameter: 33mm MINT: Constantinople OBVERSE; + EMMANOVH Bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels. REVERSE; +IhSS XRISTS bASIL bASIL Legend within five lines. REFERENCE: Sear 1813 Basil II 976 1025 Probably the most militant of the Byzantine emperors, Basil never married, devoting his entire reign to