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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, Γ below, |N|N|O in left field, and II|II in right field.

Exergue

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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.

NTIOCONX - NTPP

Symbol

Cross in right field.

Reverse

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

Exergue

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Accession number BZC.1973.15
Catalogue ID as DOC 1:282, no. 39b
Ruler Tiberios II Constantine
Date of Reign 578–582
Metal Copper
Denomination Follis
Mint Antioch
Date 578
Diameter 30.0 mm
Weight 14.62 g
Relation of Dies 6:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

Year 4 of Tiberios II Constantine lasted from 5 October through 7 December 578.

MIBEC 123, no. 46.

Acquisition History

From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey