Description: Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus and Romanus I Lekapenos | AE Follis Reference: SB 1760 Date: 931-944 CE Obverse: + ROMAҺ' ЬASILЄVS RωM'; crowned and draped facing bust of Romanus, holding labarum-scepter and globus cruciger Reverse: + RωMA / Һ' ЄҺ ΘЄω ЬA / SILЄVS Rω / MAIωҺ; legend in four lines Mint: Constantinople Size: 24.0 mm Weight: 6.32 grams The fifth ruler of the Macedonian dynasty, Romanos was born the son of a peasant with the remarkable name of Theophylact the Unbearable (Theophylaktos Abastaktos).Theophylact, as a soldier, had rescued the emperor Basil I in battle at Tephrike and was rewarded with a place in the Imperial Guard. Romanos advanced through the ranks of the army during the reign of Emperor Leo VI the Wise, and eventually became an admiral in the Byzantine navy. With this command he "gently" usurped the imperial throne from Constantine VII and installed himself as the senior emperor. Constantine VII still continued to reside within the imperial palace and when Romanus I died in 944 CE, he'd return to the throne as sole emperor. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-08-19T20:25:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Follis
Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 931-944 CE
Era: Ancient
Certification: Uncertified
