Arab-Byzantine Authority, Copper, Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, circa 643/644
Obverse
Frontal bust of beardless emperor (IPER CONST type). Traces of legend.
Reverse
Μ with Π||Α in left field and Β and step below.
Exergue
Obscure.
Obverse
Frontal bust of beardless emperor (IPER CONST type). Traces of legend.
Reverse
Μ with Π||Α in left field and Β and step below.
Exergue
Obscure.
| Accession number | BZC.2002.22 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | Foss 126, no. 24 |
| Ruler | Arab-Byzantine Authority |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | circa 643/644 |
| Diameter | 19.0 x 26.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Marcus Phillips, 23 11 002
Commentary
Irregularly shaped flan. C. Foss, Arab-Byzantine Coins: An Introduction, with a Catalogue of the Dumbarton Oaks Collection, 21 and 126, no. 24.