Jesus Coin, Anonymous Follis, Class H

Description

For Sale:
Anonymous Follis, Class H
7.3 gm.
A
pproximately
26 mm diameter
Circa 1072 to 1078 AD
Material: Bronze
Condition is very nice with no corrosion
Class H's are Very Rare
I have been collecting Anonymous Folles (commonly called "Jesus coins") for many years and have decided to pass them on to those who love them as I do.  Please check my listings as I will be offering many superb Folles in the coming days.
I am a retired US Vet with outstanding feedback so buy with confidence.  All these coins are 100% authentic and in amazing condition.   Hope you enjoy them, I have.  Thanks
History of these coins:
During the later period of the Roman empire Christianity began to replace paganism.  This change
was reflected in Roman coinage.  Gone were the images of emperors replaced instead with images of Jesus Christ, the virgin Mary, or religious inscriptions called "Christo grams".
The reverse side of the coin offered here carries a Patriarchal Cross
.
These coins represent significant change in the world's religious direction and have become highly collectible.
There are some 16 Classifications for these coins.  Each Class is distinguished by its markings, size,
and weight.  The coin offered here is classed as a "H" and has the following characteristics:
Most of these were minted in Constantinople.
Attributed to Michael VII (1071-1078).
Obv. Bust of Christ as in 1867, but raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels with left hand; in field IC-XC; and normal border.
Rv. Patriarchal cross with globule and two pellets at each extremity.  In lower field, on either side are floral ornaments.
These have been found overstruck on Class F folles.  First Crusade period.
Time line for the reign of various Byzantine emperors who minted the anonymous follis from 969 A.D. to 1078 A.D:
969 - 976 AD John I (Tzimisces)
1025 - 1028 Constantine VIII
1028 - 1050 Zo- (Empress)
1028 - 1034 Romanus III (Argyropulos)
1034 - 1041 Michael IV (the Paphlagonian)
1041 - 1042 Michael V (Kalaphates)
1042 - 1055 Constantine IX (Monomachus)
1055 - 1056 Theodora (Empress)
1056 - 1057 Michael VI (Stratioticos)
1057 - 1059 Isaac I (Komnenos)
1059 - 1067 Constantine X (Dukas)
1068 - 1071 Romanus IV (Diogenes)
1071 - 1078 Michael VII (Parapinakes)
1078 - 1081 Nicephorus III (Botaniates)