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Anonymous Follis (Coin), Attributed to Constantine IX

1042-1055
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin shows a frontal image of Christ. On the back (Reverse) Mary is shown.

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