1068-1071 AD., Romanus IV, Follis, Constantinopolis mint, Sear 1867.

Anonymous, attributed to Romanus IV (Diogenes), Constantinopolis (Constantinople) mint, 1068-1071 AD.,
Follis (ø 23-27 mm / 6,47 g), bronze, axes coin alignment ↑↓ (ca. 180°),
Obv.: IC - XC , nimbate bust of Christ wearing pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, scroll in left hand; IC (overlined) and XC (overlined) on either side of bust; all inside border of large pellets.
Rev.: MHP - ΘV , facing bust of the Virgin, orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; MHP (in ligature and overlined) and ΘV (overlined) on either side; all inside border of large pellets.
Sear BC 1867 ; DOC III Class G, pp. 692-4 ; Ratto 1991 (Constantine IX) .