Tiberios II Constantine, Copper, Follis, Antioch, 578
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine in cuirass and crown with cross and pendilia. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
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Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, Δ below, |N|N|O in left field, and II|II in right field.
Exergue
HEP
Obverse
Frontal bust of Tiberios II Constantine in cuirass and crown with cross and pendilia. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
NTIOCON-TTPP
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, Δ below, |N|N|O in left field, and II|II in right field.
Exergue
HEP
| Accession number | BZC.1972.37 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Tiberios II Constantine |
| Date of Reign | 578–582 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Antioch |
| Date | 578 |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Weight | 14.56 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From J. Schulman, list 203, no. 489, 5 December 1972
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:282, no. 39b (officina Δ not in DOC). Year 4 of Tiberios II Constantine lasted from 5 October through 7 December 578.
MIBEC 123, no. 46.