Maurice, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 582/583
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice in cuirass and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand.
ONTIER- [ ] VRPPV
Reverse
with cross above, Δ below, |N|N|O in left field, and I in right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice in cuirass and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand.
ONTIER- [ ] VRPPV
Reverse
with cross above, Δ below, |N|N|O in left field, and I in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1973.17 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Maurice |
| Date of Reign | 582–602 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 582/583 |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Weight | 12.95 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:302, no. 20c.
MIBEC 145, no. 65B (citing this coin as DO [n.a.] together with three other specimens).