This is an authentic Byzantine Anonym Follis, featuring the iconic portrait of Jesus Christ, minted during the 10th–11th centuries AD. Produced in the later centuries of the Eastern Roman Empire, these large copper coins circulated widely across imperial markets, military outposts, and bustling Mediterranean trade routes.
During this era, the Byzantine world was defined by shifting borders, political intrigue, and near-constant conflict with rival powers. These coins moved through the hands of merchants, pilgrims, soldiers, and diplomats who travelled between Constantinople, the Levant, and the Aegean. In frontier regions, where imperial control was often weak, such coins sometimes found their way into the treasuries of local warlords, mercenary bands, and independent factions operating along contested trade corridors.
Struck in copper for everyday use, Anonym Follis were essential to the empire’s economy. Their widespread discovery in archaeological sites—ranging from fortresses and monastic complexes to shipwrecks and caravan routes—attests to their importance in commerce, warfare, and religious life. The solemn portrait of Christ on the obverse symbolized imperial authority grounded in faith, asserting the unity of church and state in a turbulent era.
This coin offers a rare and tangible connection to that world of imperial ambition, devotion, and survival. Far more than a piece of currency, it embodies a time when the Byzantine Empire stood at the crossroads of civilizations, and when faith and power were deeply intertwined.
Each coin is protected in a premium archival capsule to preserve its condition and detail. It comes packaged with a custom-designed information card that explores the coin’s historical background, its role in Byzantine commerce, and its significance in medieval Christian iconography.
We stand behind the 100% authenticity of every coin we sell. Sourced responsibly and vetted by our experts, this is a genuine artifact of a long-vanished empire.
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