Maurice, Copper, Half Follis, Nikomedeia, 597/598
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice wearing cuirass and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield on left shoulder.
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and I X| in right field.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Maurice wearing cuirass and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield on left shoulder.
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and I X| in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.1975.3.5 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Maurice |
| Date of Reign | 582–602 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Nikomedeia |
| Date | 597/598 |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.88 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Henry Weller, 9 September 1975
Commentary
The inscription on the coin’s obverse is not legible. The date (year 16) was not represented in DOC 1 (cf. DOC 1:329, no. 116, dated X|, for year 15). This coin is the only one cited in MIBEC.
MIBEC 54, no. 80D (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).