Justinian II, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 693/694
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II. No inscription.
Symbol
Six-pointed star in right field.
Reverse
with N|O in left field, Θ in right field, and E below.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II. No inscription.
Symbol
Six-pointed star in right field.
Reverse
with N|O in left field, Θ in right field, and E below.
| Accession number | BZC.1974.5.18 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian II |
| Date of Reign | 685–695, 705–711 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 693/694 |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 19 April 1974
Commentary
The reverse of this coin was overstruck. Cf. DOC 2.2:586, no. 24. Grierson first read the date as E, but it looks more like Θ. This reading is accepted by Hahn.
MIB 3:265, no. 47 (citing only this coin, as DO [n.a.]).