Byzantine Bronze/Copper Alloy Half follis of Thessalonica

Date
566/7 AD, Byzantine
Sardis or Museum Inv. No.
1978.1527
Material
Bronze/Copper Alloy
Object Type
Coin
Coin Denomination
Half follis
Coin Mint
Thessalonica
Issuers
Justin II
Officina
Has Mint Mark
yes
Has Control Mark
no
Has Monogram
no
Has Countermark
no
Hoard
Monograph 13 Catalog No.
1073
Site
Sardis
Sector
MMS/N
Trench
MMS/N 78.1
B-Grid Coordinates
E134.4 / S31.3
Description
This coin type: Obverse: Bust facing helm. cuir. holding gl. cr. and shield with horseman device DNIVSTINVSPPAVC; Reverse: A/N/N/O K II, above †, below TES.
Condition
Fair
Dimensions
Weight: 4.28g; Diameter: 20mm.
Mint mark
TES
Comments
See Also
Bibliography
DOC I, p. 220, no. 62
Author
JDE