Tiberios II Constantine, Copper, Follis, Nikomedeia, 579
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine in consular robes, wearing crown with cross and pendilia. Mappa in right hand, scepter with eagle surmounted by a cross in left hand.
TI[ - ]NTPPV[ ]
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and in right field.
Exergue
NIKOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine in consular robes, wearing crown with cross and pendilia. Mappa in right hand, scepter with eagle surmounted by a cross in left hand.
TI[ - ]NTPPV[ ]
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and in right field.
Exergue
NIKOB
| Accession number | BZC.1970.14 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Tiberios II Constantine |
| Date of Reign | 578–582 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Nikomedeia |
| Date | 579 |
| Diameter | 37.0 mm |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of J. L. Malter, 3 March 1970
Commentary
Dumbarton Oaks has no “large module” of year 5 (7 December 578 to 7 December 579) and records an only from Tolstoi, Vizantīĭskii︠a︡ monety [Monnaies byzantines], no. 47, and a B not at all. This type, with a consular bust, was introduced on 1 January 579 (MIBEC 40).
Cf. DOC 1:278, no. 28.
MIBEC 122, no. 35.