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Justinian II, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 692/693

 
 

Obverse

Frontal bust of Justinian II, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown. Globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.

Symbol

Cross in right field.

Reverse

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

Obverse

Frontal bust of Justinian II, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown. Globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.

Symbol

Cross in right field.

Reverse

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

Accession number BZC.1971.25.19
Ruler Justinian II
Date of Reign 685–695, 705–711
Metal Copper
Denomination Half Follis
Mint Constantinople
Date 692/693
Diameter 20.0 mm
Weight 2.58 g
Relation of Dies 6:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

MIB 3:265, no. 47 (this coin being the only one cited).

Acquisition History

From Philip Grierson, 16 March 1971