Maurice, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 597/598
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 X|Ϛ 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.
NVRIC-TIERPPVC
Reverse
with cross above, B below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|Ϛ in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1973.22 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Maurice |
| Date of Reign | 582–602 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 597/598 |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:309, no. 39a (officina Γ).
MIBEC 147–48, no. 67D (citing this coin as DO [n.a.] together with two specimens).