Philippikos, Gold, Tremissis, Syracuse, 711-713
Obverse
Bust of Philippikos facing right wearing a robe and diadem.
DNFIL[I]-[P]PICSPP
Reverse
Cross potent on base.
VICTORI-V
Exergue
]NOB
Obverse
Bust of Philippikos facing right wearing a robe and diadem.
DNFIL[I]-[P]PICSPP
Reverse
Cross potent on base.
VICTORI-V
Exergue
]NOB
| Accession number | BZC.1971.35 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Philippikos |
| Date of Reign | 711–713 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Tremissis |
| Mint | Syracuse |
| Date | 711 – 713 |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Münzen und Medaillen A.G. Basel, 15 June 1971, from stock, where it was labeled “Beneventum?”
Commentary
Like the coin cited as DOC 2.2:672, no. (18), but in the present example no star is visible at the end of the reverse inscription.
MIB 3:277, no. 15 (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).