Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus AE Follis (AD 913-959) — Macedonian Renaissance Scholar
Large bronze follis (27.4mm, 9.44g) from Constantine VII "Porphyrogenitus" — scholarly emperor during Byzantine cultural golden age.
Imperial Religious Design
• Obverse: Emperor portrait — crowned imperial regalia + Greek legend
• Reverse: Christian cross/symbol — divine protection imagery
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (AE)
• Denomination: Follis (everyday transactions)
• Size: 27.4mm diameter
• Weight: 9.44 grams
• Period: AD 913-959 (Macedonian dynasty)
• Mint: Constantinople
Scholar Emperor Era
• "Born in the purple" — legitimate heir symbolism
• Commissioned De Administrando Imperio, De Ceremoniis
• Preserved classical Greek texts during Renaissance
• Constantinople = Europe's richest trade capital
Collector Masterpiece
Essential middle Byzantine bronze from cultural zenith. Scholar-emperor's legacy coin.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus AE Follis (AD 913-959) — Macedonian Renaissance Scholar
Large bronze follis (27.4mm, 9.44g) from Constantine VII "Porphyrogenitus" — scholarly emperor during Byzantine cultural golden age.
Imperial Religious Design
• Obverse: Emperor portrait — crowned imperial regalia + Greek legend
• Reverse: Christian cross/symbol — divine protection imagery
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (AE)
• Denomination: Follis (everyday transactions)
• Size: 27.4mm diameter
• Weight: 9.44 grams
• Period: AD 913-959 (Macedonian dynasty)
• Mint: Constantinople
Scholar Emperor Era
• "Born in the purple" — legitimate heir symbolism
• Commissioned De Administrando Imperio, De Ceremoniis
• Preserved classical Greek texts during Renaissance
• Constantinople = Europe's richest trade capital
Collector Masterpiece
Essential middle Byzantine bronze from cultural zenith. Scholar-emperor's legacy coin.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
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