| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 222 | Auction date: 23 March 2023 |
| Lot number: 303 Price realized: 300 USD (Approx. 276 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Anonymous A2, attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII. Follis; Anonymous A2, attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII; 976-1025 AD. Constantinople, Follis, 16.72g. Berk-948, Sear-1813. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing halo with cross, inscription \'Emmanuel\' around, IC - XC across field. Rx: Inscription, \'Jesus Christ, King of Kings,\' in four lines with ornaments above and below.These coins were struck during the Crusades, to convince the Muslim population to convert to Christianity. Seems it failed. aEF Estimate: 400 USD |  |
