{"product_id":"byzantine-empire-anonymous-christ-bust-follis-class-ae-ad-969-976-ngc-certified-copy","title":"Byzantine Empire – Anonymous Christ Bust Follis - Class AE • AD 969–976 • NGC Certified","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eByzantine Empire – Anonymous Christ Bust Follis - \u003cb\u003eClass A1 • AD 969–976 • NGC Certified\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA remarkable piece of medieval history, this \u003cb\u003eAnonymous Class A1 Follis\u003c\/b\u003e was struck during the reign of \u003cb\u003eJohn I Tzimiskes (AD 969–976)\u003c\/b\u003e, a period marked by military resurgence and religious symbolism in Byzantine coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis type is one of the earliest and most iconic issues of the Anonymous series, featuring the powerful \u003cb\u003ebust of Christ\u003c\/b\u003e on the obverse and a bold \u003cb\u003ereligious inscription\u003c\/b\u003e on the reverse—an unmistakable hallmark of Byzantine devotion and imperial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCertified and authenticated by \u003cb\u003eNGC\u003c\/b\u003e, this coin offers collectors both historical significance and long‑term stability in the ancient coin market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eByzantine Empire – Anonymous Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass AE Follis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStruck AD 969–976\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFeatures the \u003cb\u003eBust of Christ\u003c\/b\u003e on the obverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eReverse with traditional \u003cb\u003ereligious inscription\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNGC certified\u003c\/b\u003e for authenticity and preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA foundational type for any Byzantine or medieval collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhy Collectors Value This Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eClass A1 folles represent the \u003cb\u003efirst wave\u003c\/b\u003e of the Anonymous Christ series—coins that shifted Byzantine iconography toward overt religious imagery. Their historical weight, combined with NGC certification, makes them a strong choice for collectors seeking both meaning and market stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43769992446055,"sku":"C-10611-005","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8601\/7127\/files\/IMG_4040-005.jpg?v=1778900394","url":"https:\/\/mancavedugout.com\/products\/byzantine-empire-anonymous-christ-bust-follis-class-ae-ad-969-976-ngc-certified-copy","provider":"MancaveDugout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}