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ID:     3593
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     John I Tzimisces
Date Ruled:     969-976
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Anonymous follis Class A 1
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 969-976
Diameter:     23.5 mm
Weight:     6.6 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     IC XC
Obverse Description:     Facing bust of Christ, wearing nimbus cruciger, two pellets in each cross limb, pallium and colobium, holding ornamented Gospels with both hands, to left IC, to right XC
Reverse Legend:     + IhSUS / XRISTUS /bASILEU / bASILE in four lines
Reverse Description:     Jesus Christ King of Kings in four lines
Primary Reference:     SBCV 1793
Reference2:     DO A 1.1-14
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=2924
Notes:     This variety of is struck on light weight flans averaging around 7 gms, which distinguishes it from Clas A 2 which has a heavier and larger flans, as well as ornamentation. Class A 3 design is same as A 2 but lighter flans.