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Maurice, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 590/591

 
 

Obverse

Frontal bust of Maurice in cuirass and plumed helmet. Globus cruciger in right hand, angular shield on left shoulder.

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Reverse

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

Exergue

CON

Obverse

Frontal bust of Maurice in cuirass and plumed helmet. Globus cruciger in right hand, angular shield on left shoulder.

NVRIC-TIERPPV

Reverse

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

Exergue

CON

Accession number BZC.1973.19
Ruler Maurice
Date of Reign 582–602
Metal Copper
Denomination Follis
Mint Constantinople
Date 590/591
Diameter 30.0 mm
Weight 11.46 g
Relation of Dies 12:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

Cf. DOC 1:307, no. (32a).

MIBEC 147–48, no. 67D (citing this coin as DO [n.a.] together with three other specimens).

Acquisition History

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