Constantine VII and Romanus I. Follis

Constantine VII and Romanus I; Constantinople, ca. 931-44 AD, Follis, 5.76g. S-1760, DO-25a, Berk-929. Obv: +RωMAh bASILЄVS RωM, Crowned bust of Romanus I facing, bearded, wearing jewelled chlamys, holding labarum scepter topped by trefoil ornament and globus cruciger. Rx: + RωMA/h' ЄhΘЄω bA/SILЄVS Rω/MAIωh in four lines. Ex John Aiello Collection.. gVF