Tiberios II Constantine, Copper, Follis, Military Mint, 579/580
Obverse
Frontal consular bust of Tiberios II Constantine.
ONTICNO - ST[ ]
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and in right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Frontal consular bust of Tiberios II Constantine.
ONTICNO - ST[ ]
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1973.16 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Tiberios II Constantine |
| Date of Reign | 578–582 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Military Mint |
| Date | 579/580 |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Weight | 12.36 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Philip Grierson classifies this follis as having an anomalous style to that of other folles minted in Constantinople. Compare to DOC 1:270, no. 11a, which is normal. Grierson was proven right, since this follis belongs to the “military mint” series later identified by Hahn (MIBEC 128, no. 69).