#j588# Byzantine Follis coin of Basil II from 976-1025 AD (Constantinople) islamic holding book of gospels and

holding book of gospels and raising right hand in benediction

He was killed by agents of his Praetorian Prefect

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ID# 935e (UK)

#j588# Byzantine Follis coin of Basil II from 976-1025 AD (Constantinople) islamic holding book of gospels andWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Anonymoys 'type' Byzantine Follis coin issued during the reign of Basil from 976 1025 AD. ID# 588j (UK) Diameter: 31. 5mm 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