Byzantine coin – HCR44790

Obverse

Inscription:

DNIVSTI ΛNVSPP

Design:

Full-length figures of emperor and empress, nimbate, sitting on double throne; both wear crown with pendilia; emperor holds globus cruciger in right hand, and empress holds cruciform sceptre. Christogram above heads

Reverse

Inscription:

KYZ, ANNO GIII

Design:

M, cross above, A below

Information

Period

Byzantine

Category

Early Byzantine copper coin

Group

Authority

Byzantium: empire

Person

Justin II, Byzantine emperor, 565-578

Dating

573-574

Mint

Kyzikos (stated mint)

Denomination

Follis

Metal

copper

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

13.09

Axis

Diameter (mm)

Acquisition method

deposit

Acquisition date

1940

Source

Christ Church

Acquisition credit

Deposited by Christ Church, 1940.

Reference

W. Hahn and M.A. Metlich - 2009 - Money of the Incipient Byzantine Empire Continued (Justin II - Revolt of the Heraclii, 565-610) : 50c

Contributors to this coin record

nristovska, jbaker