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Bronze Follis of Romanus IV, 1068 CE - 1071 CE

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Bronze Follis of Romanus IV, 1068 CE - 1071 CE

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Upon his taking the throne, Romanus IV immediately began the arduous task of trying to defend Asia Minor against the advance of the Seljuq Turks. With an army composed mainly...

Upon his taking the throne, Romanus IV immediately began the arduous task of trying to defend Asia Minor against the advance of the Seljuq Turks. With an army composed mainly of foreign mercenaries he achieved some initial success, but was taken prisoner

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