Byzantine

[Benny who 6]

I have been told this is between 400 and 600 AD approx,however I am sure that someone will be able to give me a little more information

was bought in Ireland few years ago.will post the other side shortly.

[Benny who 6]

I have been told this is between 400 and 600 AD approx,however I am sure that someone will be able to give me a little more information

was bought in Ireland few years ago.will post the other side shortly.

[TomGoodheart 403]

Not my area of expertise, but your coin appears to be a Byzantine 'follis'. These coins were struck from bronze, in considerable numbers at different mints. Yours I believe is what is called an 'anonymous' issue, in that it doesn't bear the name of the Emperor. I'm guessing it's around 26-30mm across?

There are different classes of these but I'm afraid I don't know the identifying features. Someone else here might. But the broad discription (your photo of the reverse is upside down by the way!) is as follows:

Obv: Three-quarter length figure of Christ Antiphonetes facing, holding book of Gospels, right hand raised in benediction.

Rev: IC-XC/NI-KA in the angles of large jewelled cross

Couple of links here: Constantine Follis V Coins Forvm

My guess is a 'class C' follis. As to dates, could be a bit later than you said? Up to the 1040 CE or so.

[Benny who 6]

Thank you so much for the information.I now have a good starting point to find out the history behind the coin.

Best wishes for today.