Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, 615/616
Obverse
Justin II at left and Sophia at right, both seated on lyre-back throne. Justin II holds globus cruciger in right hand, Sophia holds a cruciform scepter transversely.
[ ]NIVSTI - NVSPPΛVC
Obverse
Justin II at left and Sophia at right, both seated on lyre-back throne. Justin II holds globus cruciger in right hand, Sophia holds a cruciform scepter transversely.
[ ]NIVSTI - NVSPPΛVC
Reverse
M with cross above, Β below, ΑO in left field, and Ϛ in right field.
Exergue
NΙKO
Accession number | BZC.2013.003.32 |
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Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Follis |
Mint | Uncertain Mint |
Date | 615/616 |
Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Weight | 9.18 g |
Relation of Dies | 1:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Dr. Roger Lemaire, 2013
Commentary
An imitative follis of class V (3) (Justin II and Sophia) minted in Northern Syria under Persian rule.
H. Pottier, Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630), 137, no. 68.3