Justinian II, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 705
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II wearing loros and holding scepter cruciger in right hand and globus with patriarchal cross in left hand. No inscription.
Reverse
with cross above, N|N|O in left field, X|X in right field, and Δ below.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II wearing loros and holding scepter cruciger in right hand and globus with patriarchal cross in left hand. No inscription.
Reverse
with cross above, N|N|O in left field, X|X in right field, and Δ below.
| Accession number | BZC.1969.25.6 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian II |
| Date of Reign | 685–695, 705–711 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 705 |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
| Undertype | Unclear, but traces of earlier exergual line. |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Henry Weller, 2 July 1969
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.2:657, no. 13c. The obverse style varies from Grierson’s description of the others, as the scepter (not cross potent on base and steps) is fairly clear. Additionally, there is no by the X|X on the reverse. The apparent exergual line on the reverse belongs to an earlier striking.
MIB 3:275, no. 44a (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).