Maurice, Copper, Follis, Kyzikos, 590/591
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice wearing cuirass and crown with cross and pendilia. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield on left shoulder.
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Reverse
with cross above, B below, |N|N|O in left field, and Ϛ|III in right field.
Exergue
KYZ
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice wearing cuirass and crown with cross and pendilia. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield on left shoulder.
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Reverse
with cross above, B below, |N|N|O in left field, and Ϛ|III in right field.
Exergue
KYZ
| Accession number | BZC.1973.24 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:332, no. (126b) |
| Ruler | Maurice |
| Date of Reign | 582–602 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Kyzikos |
| Date | 590/591 |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Weight | 11.74 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
MIBEC 156, no. 85D (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).