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College of William and Mary

Manuscripts Artifact Collection

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The Manuscripts Artifact Collection includes artifacts from a variety of personal papers and organizational records collections, as well as items acquired individually.

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Vinyard Coin Collection: Byzantine Bronze Follis

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

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