Philippikos, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 712/713
Obverse
Frontal bust of Philippikos wearing loros. Globus cruciger in right hand, eagle-topped scepter in left hand. No inscription.
Reverse
Μ with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, faintly struck II in right field, and upside down Δ below.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Philippikos wearing loros. Globus cruciger in right hand, eagle-topped scepter in left hand. No inscription.
Reverse
Μ with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, faintly struck II in right field, and upside down Δ below.
| Accession number | BZC.1969.25.8 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Philippikos |
| Date of Reign | 711–713 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 712/713 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.22 g |
| Relation of Dies | 1:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Acquired from Henry Weller, 2 July 1969
Commentary
Grierson read the date letter as a possible Γ and concluded that the chronology of the reign would require revision. However, he admitted that the character is difficult to read because of overstriking.
Cf. DOC 2.2:670, no. 12 (dated I).
MIB 3:277, no. 22.