Byzantine Bronze/Copper Alloy Follis of Cyzicus

Date
541/2 AD, Byzantine
Sardis or Museum Inv. No.
1978.1480
Material
Bronze/Copper Alloy
Object Type
Coin
Coin Denomination
Follis
Coin Mint
Cyzicus
Issuers
Justinian I
Officina
Β
Has Mint Mark
yes
Has Control Mark
no
Has Monogram
no
Has Countermark
no
Hoard
Monograph 13 Catalog No.
1047
Site
Sardis
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 M X/Ч, above †, below Β, in ex. KYZ.
Condition
Pierced twice, worn
Dimensions
Weight: 20.04g; Diameter: 44mm.
Mint mark
KYZ
Comments
Pierced twice for attachment.
See Also
Bibliography
DOC I, p. 126, no. 167b
Author
JDE