Vinyard Coin Collection: Byzantine Bronze Follis

Scope and content:

One bronze follis from the reign of Romanus IV of the Byzantine Empire. The follis was originally a Roman coin, but its metallurgy and weight were changed by Byzantine coin reforms. The follis features an image of Jesus on the face, his hand raised in Benediction, and his head surrounded by a halo. The reverse features an image of the Virgin Mary, who is also framed by a halo, but one of less distinction. Romanus IV, under whom this coin was minted, had a short reign, and was blinded and forced to live in a monastery until his death. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117044/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A2

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Parent restrictions:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Parent terms of access:
Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.