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Maurice, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 586/587

 
 

Obverse

Frontal bust of Maurice in cuirass and plumed helmet. Globus cruciger in right hand, angular shield on left shoulder.

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Reverse

with cross above, B below, |N|N|O in left field, and in right field.

Exergue

CON

Obverse

Frontal bust of Maurice in cuirass and plumed helmet. Globus cruciger in right hand, angular shield on left shoulder.

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Reverse

with cross above, B below, |N|N|O in left field, and in right field.

Exergue

CON

Accession number BZC.1969.36.4
Catalogue ID as DOC 1:304, no. 28
Ruler Maurice
Date of Reign 582–602
Metal Copper
Denomination Follis
Mint Constantinople
Date 586/587
Diameter 25.0 mm
Weight 13.57 g
Relation of Dies 7:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

MIBEC 147–48, no. 67D.

Acquisition History

Gift of Cyril Mango, 12 September 1969