Tiberios II Constantine, Copper, Follis, Antioch, 579
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine in consular robes, wearing flat-topped crown with cross and pendilia. Mappa in left hand, scepter with eagle surmounted by a cross in right hand.
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Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and in right field.
Exergue
HEP'
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine in consular robes, wearing flat-topped crown with cross and pendilia. Mappa in left hand, scepter with eagle surmounted by a cross in right hand.
[ ]-TNTPPV
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and in right field.
Exergue
HEP'
| Accession number | BZC.1966.15 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Tiberios II Constantine |
| Date of Reign | 578–582 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Antioch |
| Date | 579 |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Weight | 14.42 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Spink’s Numismatic Circular, 26 August 1966
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:282, no. 40. Year 5 of Tiberios II Constantine lasted from 7 December 578 to 7 December 579. This type, with a consular bust, was introduced on 1 January 579 (MIBEC 40).
MIBEC 123, no. 47a.