Justinian II, Copper, Follis, Carthage, 694/695?
Obverse
Justinian II standing, bearded (?), wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand, akakia in left hand. Monogram in right field.
Reverse
with imperial monogram (T with attached N to right and attached beneath) above, H|K in left field, Λ in right field, and [Γ] below.
Obverse
Justinian II standing, bearded (?), wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand, akakia in left hand. Monogram in right field.
Reverse
with imperial monogram (T with attached N to right and attached beneath) above, H|K in left field, Λ in right field, and [Γ] below.
| Accession number | BZC.2009.036 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.2:590, no. 33 |
| Ruler | Justinian II |
| Date of Reign | 685–695, 705–711 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Carthage |
| Date | 694/695? |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Relation of Dies | 1:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Goldberg Sale 55, 30 October 2009 (Christov collection), lot 493
Commentary
Hahn suggests rightly that Η stands for the 8th indiction, while Κ and are part of the mint mark Κ (MIB 3:173). He sees a redundant kappa in the exergue, but on the DO specimen only can be read.
MIB 3:265, no. 56.