Philippikos, Copper, Decanummium, Constantinople, 711/712
Obverse
Frontal bust of Philippikos wearing loros and crown. Globus cruciger in right hand, eagle scepter in left hand. Inscription illegible.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Philippikos wearing loros and crown. Globus cruciger in right hand, eagle scepter in left hand. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
I with cross in left field and I| in right field.
Exergue
CON
Accession number | BZC.1971.25.21 |
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Ruler | Philippikos |
Date of Reign | 711–713 |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Decanummium |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | 711/712 |
Diameter | 15.0 mm |
Weight | 0.96 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Philip Grierson, 16 March 1971
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.2:671, no. 13 (variant with I|Γ instead of I|).
MIB 3:277, no. 23.