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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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
Accession number | BZC.1973.19 |
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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 |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:307, no. (32a).
MIBEC 147–48, no. 67D (citing this coin as DO [n.a.] together with three other specimens).