Early Byzantine coins feature the head of the Emperor, now full face rather than in profile on the obverse, and usually a Christian symbol on the reverse.
In the 10th century, so-called "anonymous folles" were struck instead of the earlier coins depicting the emperor. The anonymous folles featured the bust of Jesus on the obverse and the inscription "XRISTUS/bASILEU/bASILE", which translates to "Christ, King of Kings".
![Byzantine](/Files/Images/Coinsite/Byzantine.jpg)
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/bys.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/bys.jpg)
Reverse:
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 17.25 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/144_Anastasius.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/144_Anastasius.jpg)
Reverse: Monogram of Anastasius
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.06 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/265.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/265.jpg)
Reverse: K
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.2 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/download_(1).jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/download_(1).jpg)
Reverse: VICTORIA AЧGЧ Z, cross potent on three steps; at sides, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; CONOB in exergue.
Die Orientation: 7 H
Weight: 4.38 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/L2_Constans_II_1.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/L2_Constans_II_1.jpg)
Reverse: large M / ANA / NEOϚ / * / E IIII
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.8 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/zx1JmoI.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/zx1JmoI.jpg)
Reverse: GNO LЄON PAMЧ Crowned facing bust of Leo III, wearing loros and holding cross in his right hand
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 3.8 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Screenshot_2021-03-03_14.36.31.png](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Screenshot_2021-03-03_14.36.31.png)
Reverse: C LЄON P A MЧL - Crowned facing bust of Leo III, wearing loros and holding cross potent.
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 4.42 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/ConstantineVIII.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/ConstantineVIII.jpg)
Reverse: + IhSЧS/XRISTЧS/bASILЄЧ/bASILЄ· in four lines across field; above and below; ornate As.
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 8.29 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/0002-B.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/0002-B.jpg)
Reverse: Large M, ANNO at left, cross at top, B below, XVI at right, ΘEC in exergue
Die Orientation: 7 H
Weight: 3.42 g
Byzantine Empire
Heraclius regnal year 16 = 624-625 AD
Second officina in Thessalonica mint
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/181.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/181.jpg)
Reverse: Cross potent within wreath
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 0.6 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/304-1-horz.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/304-1-horz.jpg)
Reverse: dEUS AdIUtA ROmANIS, Cross-potent on globe above three steps (no field marks)
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 6.4 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/301-3.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/301-3.jpg)
Reverse: Cross within raised border or wreath
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 0.3 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/download_(3).jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/download_(3).jpg)
Reverse: VICTORIA AVÇЧ І Cross potent/ CONOB
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.45 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Heraclius.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Heraclius.jpg)
Reverse: Cross potent within wreath
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 0.4 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/302-3.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/302-3.jpg)
Reverse: WANHC DECPOTIC O PALEOLOGOC QV XAPITI AVTOKPATOP in two lines around nimbate facing bust of John VIII; dot to left and right.
Die Orientation: -
Weight: -
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/303-3.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/303-3.jpg)
Reverse: WANHC BACILEVC (or DECPOTIC) Q PALEOLOGOC, Facing bust of emperor
Die Orientation: -
Weight: -
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/combine_images.jpg1(0).jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/combine_images.jpg1(0).jpg)
Reverse: VICTORI - A AVGGG ? (officina 4) around, CONOB in exergue, Constantinipolis seated facing, head r., holding spear and cross on globe.
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.31 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/0081-B.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/0081-B.jpg)
Reverse: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year (XIII) to right, officina letter (ϵ) below; CON in exergue
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 21.4 g
Byzantine Empire
AE Follis
Minted at the fifth officina in Constantinople during regnal year 13 which corresponds to 539/540 AD (Reigns typically didn't start on January 1st, so there is overlap)
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Untitled(25).jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Untitled(25).jpg)
Reverse: Cross between I and B; AΛEΞ in exergue
Die Orientation: 5 H
Weight: 2.61 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/LeoIV2.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/LeoIV2.jpg)
Reverse: +LЄOҺ/ЄҺ ӨЄO ЬA/SILЄVS R/OmЄOҺ in four lines.
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.86 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/LeoIV1.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/LeoIV1.jpg)
Reverse: +LEOh Eh ΘEO bA-SILEVS R-OMEOh, legend in four lines.
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 5.58 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Leo(1).jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Leo(1).jpg)
Reverse: +LEOh Eh ΘEO bA-SILEVS R-OMEOh / legend in four lines
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 7.87 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Untitled(136).jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Untitled(136).jpg)
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGI, Angel standing facing, holding long P-headed cross, and cross on globe; CONOB in exergue
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 4.24 g
The I at the end denotes the 10th officina.
Given that Theodosius was not raised as co-emperor until 590, it makes sense to date the coin to his reign in my opinion.
CONOB="Constantinople, 1/72 pound pure gold"
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/MauriceTiberius1.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/MauriceTiberius1.jpg)
Reverse: Large mark of value K; ANNO to left, cross above, X/I to right, A in exergue.
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 5.15 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Screenshot_2017-08-23_18.27.05.png](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Screenshot_2017-08-23_18.27.05.png)
Reverse: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year XX (20) right, officina letter Δ below. Mintmark THEUP'.
Die Orientation: 12 H
Weight: 10.54 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/183.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/183.jpg)
Reverse: Chain wreath outer with VICTOII / SRM/ CON
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 1 g
Commonly referred to as Gepids siliqua
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/210.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/210.jpg)
Reverse: Theoreric monogram no legend
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 0.9 g
Commonly called "Gepids Siliqua"
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/235.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/235.jpg)
Reverse: Theoderic monogram ИVICΓΛ+NROMΛ
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 0.8 g
Commonly referred to as “Gepids siliqua”
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/262.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/262.jpg)
Reverse: Gennari monogram 13, MINV+ΛROMΛO
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 1.5 g
Commonly referred to as “Gepids siliqua”
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/264.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/264.jpg)
Reverse: Theoderic monogram used by Witigis and Baduila Text VΛΛVIT+IIYGNV
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 1 g
Commonly referred to as “Gepids siliqua”
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/1700_Theodoric.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/1700_Theodoric.jpg)
Reverse: monogram of Theodoric - (THRD) S / O; INVIC_TA ROMA / *
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 0.5 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Screenshot_2017-04-24_20.15.07.png](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Screenshot_2017-04-24_20.15.07.png)
Reverse: MP-OV - Facing bust of the Virgin Mary, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium.
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 6.39 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/240.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/240.jpg)
Reverse: Cross within wreath
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 0.8 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/263.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/263.jpg)
Reverse: Monogram of Justinian II
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 1 g
Commonly referred to as “Gepids siliqua”
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/250.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/250.jpg)
Reverse: Large M Star both sides, cross above, no officina letter present, mint mark ANTIX
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 14.3 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/1209_Honorius_Gaiseric.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/1209_Honorius_Gaiseric.jpg)
Reverse: Victory facing, head left, holding wreath in each hand; VICTORI_A AVGGG / P / RM
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.1 g
![/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Vandal_unofficial.jpg](/Files/Images/Coinsite/CoinDB/Vandal_unofficial.jpg)
Reverse: Victory facing, head left, holding wreath in each hand; IIIIII / q
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 8 g