Justinian II, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 685-695
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.
Reverse
with cross above and |N in left field.
Accession number | BZC.1969.25.4 |
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Ruler | Justinian II |
Date of Reign | 685–695, 705–711 |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Half Follis |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | 685 – 695 |
Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Weight | 3.35 g |
Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Undertype | Class 2 half follis of Constans II (DOC 2.2:461, no. 91 = MIB 3:251, no. 181). |
Acquisition History
Acquired from Henry Weller, 2 July 1969
Commentary
This coin is a half follis of Class V overstruck on Class II of Constans II.
Cf. DOC 2.2:585, no. 19, but no cross in field. Identity uncertain.
MIB 3:265, no. 46.