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Philippikos, Copper, Follis, Syracuse, 711-713

 
 

Obverse

Philippikos standing and holding staff with cross in right hand (here obscure) and globus cruciger in left hand.

 

Reverse

M with six-pointed stars in left and right fields and cruciform monogram of Philippikos above.

Obverse

Philippikos standing and holding staff with cross in right hand (here obscure) and globus cruciger in left hand.

 

Reverse

M with six-pointed stars in left and right fields and cruciform monogram of Philippikos above.

Accession number BZC.2013.005
Ruler Philippikos
Date of Reign 711–713
Metal Copper
Denomination Follis
Mint Syracuse
Date 711713
Diameter 16.0 x 21.0 mm
Weight 1.28 g
Relation of Dies 6:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

Not included or cited in DOC.

MIB 3:274, no. 24 (citing five specimens: Turin, Athens, Bridge coll., Spahr 238, Sternberg 10 [November 1980], 673).

Acquisition History

Baldwin’s from Morton & Eden auction, Jun 5, 2013, lot 166.