Justinian II, Copper, Follis, Syracuse, 708-710
Obverse
Standing figures of Justinian II and Tiberios, each holding long cross. No inscription.
Reverse
with monogram above and eight-pointed stars in left and right fields.
Exergue
SCL
Obverse
Standing figures of Justinian II and Tiberios, each holding long cross. No inscription.
Reverse
with monogram above and eight-pointed stars in left and right fields.
Exergue
SCL
| Accession number | BZC.1986.2 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian II |
| Date of Reign | 685–695, 705–711 |
| Associated Authority | Tiberios (son of Justinian II) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Syracuse |
| Date | 708 – 710 |
| Diameter | 27.09 x 22.8 mm |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Spink's Numismatic Circular, 5 March 1986, acquired by Philip Grierson in Spink's during January
Commentary
Not in DOC (but compare DOC 2.2:661, no. [20 bis]). The type was first published from a specimen in his own collection by S. Bendall, (“A New Sicilian Follis”). Since on this specimen the left side of the design was off-flan, Bendall thought the two figures were holding between them a long cross. Hahn (MIB 3) also cites a specimen in Milan.
MIB 3:275, no. 52 and plate 48.
S. Bendall, “A New Sicilian Follis of the Second Reign of Justinian II,” 579.