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Tiberios II Constantine, Copper, Half Follis, Antioch, 579

 
 

Obverse

Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine in consular robes wearing crown with cross and pendilia. Mappa in right hand, scepter with eagle in left hand.

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Reverse

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

Obverse

Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine in consular robes wearing crown with cross and pendilia. Mappa in right hand, scepter with eagle in left hand.

ΠITC-TTΛINV

Reverse

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

Accession number BZC.1971.27.2
Ruler Tiberios II Constantine
Date of Reign 578–582
Metal Copper
Denomination Half Follis
Mint Antioch
Date 579
Diameter 24.0 mm
Weight 7.31 g
Relation of Dies 6:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

Variant of DOC 1:284, no. 47.

MIBEC 125, no. 54.

Acquisition History

Purchased from William B. Porter (Washington), 2 April 1971