Maurice, Copper, Follis, Nikomedeia, 595/596
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice wearing cuirass and crown. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield on left shoulder.
OI[ - ]OKOO
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice wearing cuirass and crown. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield on left shoulder.
OI[ - ]OKOO
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, X|III|I in right field, and B below.
Exergue
NIKO
Accession number | BZC.1973.25 |
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Ruler | Maurice |
Date of Reign | 582–602 |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Follis |
Mint | Nikomedeia |
Date | 595/596 |
Diameter | 31.0 mm |
Weight | 11.5 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Undertype | A previous follis. On reverse at 7h see the cross and the trace of the left leg of the mark of value M. |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:326, no. 104.
MIBEC 153, no. 76Db (citing this coin as DO [n.a] together with Bib. Nationale 10, Birmingham and Oxford, Ashmolean Museum).
BNC 1:191, no. 10 (similar).