Justinian II, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 705-711
Obverse
At left, bust of Justinian II with short beard. At right, bust of Tiberios III, smaller and beardless. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross. They hold between them patriarchal cross with X’s at intersections. Inscription illegible.
Obverse
At left, bust of Justinian II with short beard. At right, bust of Tiberios III, smaller and beardless. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross. They hold between them patriarchal cross with X’s at intersections. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, X in right field, and B below.
Accession number | BZC.1971.25.20 |
---|---|
Ruler | Justinian II |
Date of Reign | 685–695, 705–711 |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Half Follis |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | 705 – 711 |
Diameter | 15.0 mm |
Weight | 1.87 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Philip Grierson, 16 March 1971
Commentary
Variant of DOC 2.2:657, no. 14b.
MIB 3:275, no. 45.