Byzantine Bronze/Copper Alloy Half follis of Nicomedia

Date
538/9 AD, Byzantine
Sardis or Museum Inv. No.
1983.0074
Material
Bronze/Copper Alloy
Object Type
Coin
Coin Denomination
Half follis
Coin Mint
Nicomedia
Issuers
Justinian I
Officina
Has Mint Mark
yes
Has Control Mark
no
Has Monogram
no
Has Countermark
no
Hoard
Monograph 13 Catalog No.
1043
Site
Sardis
Sector
MMS
Trench
MMS/W 83.1
B-Grid Coordinates
E103.1 / S66.45 *100.15
Description
This coin type: Obverse: Bust facing helm. cuir. holding gl. cr. and shield with horseman device, in r.† DNIVSTINIANVSPPAVC; Reverse: A/N/N/O K XII, above †, below NI.
Condition
Corroded
Dimensions
Weight: 5.24g; Diameter: 28mm.
Mint mark
NI
Comments
See Also
Bibliography
DOC I, p. 119, no. 140
Author
JDE