Maurice, Lead, Token, Uncertain Mint, circa 582-circa 602
Obverse
Monogram.
Reverse
K within large linear border.
Accession number | BZC.2006.5 |
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Ruler | Maurice |
Date of Reign | 582–602 |
Metal | Lead |
Denomination | Token |
Mint | Uncertain Mint |
Date | circa 582 – circa 602 |
Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Weight | 8.34 g |
Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin’s Selection, 28 February 2006
Commentary
This lead coin comes from an unidentified mint. It could belong to a series of lead coins that were minted in response to demand for small change in the late sixth and early seventh century; see C. Morrisson, “Monnaies en plomb byzantines de la fin du VIe et du début du VIIe siècle” and “Les usages monétaires du plus vil des métaux: le plomb.”