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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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.
Accession number | BZC.1971.27.2 |
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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 |
Acquisition History
Purchased from William B. Porter (Washington), 2 April 1971
Commentary
Variant of DOC 1:284, no. 47.
MIBEC 125, no. 54.