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Justinian II, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 691/692

 
 

Obverse

Frontal bust of Justinian II wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.

Reverse

with cross above, Γ below, N|N|O in left field, and H in right field.

Obverse

Frontal bust of Justinian II wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.

Reverse

with cross above, Γ below, N|N|O in left field, and H in right field.

Accession number BZC.1974.5.16
Ruler Justinian II
Date of Reign 685–695, 705–711
Metal Copper
Denomination Half Follis
Mint Constantinople
Date 691/692
Diameter 22.0 mm
Weight 4.34 g
Relation of Dies 12:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

This coin was struck on a triangular flan. Cf. DOC 2.2:586, no. 24.

MIB 3:265, no. 47 (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).

Acquisition History

From Henry Weller, 19 April 1974