Byzantine Bronze/Copper Alloy Follis of Antioch

Date
575/6 AD, Byzantine
Sardis or Museum Inv. No.
1982.C82.0005
Material
Bronze/Copper Alloy
Object Type
Coin
Coin Denomination
Follis
Coin Mint
Antioch
Issuers
Justin II
Officina
Γ
Has Mint Mark
yes
Has Control Mark
no
Has Monogram
no
Has Countermark
no
Hoard
Monograph 13 Catalog No.
1099
Site
Sardis
Sector
MMS
Trench
MMS-II 82.1
B-Grid Coordinates
E136.55 / S75.28 *105.89
Description
This coin type: Obverse: Enthroned nimbate couple DNIVSTINVSPPAVC; Reverse: A/N/N/O M X/I, above †, below Γ, in ex. THЄUP.
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions
Weight: 15.3g; Diameter: 32mm.
Mint mark
THEUP
Comments
See Also
Bibliography
DOC I, p. 245, no. 158a
Author
JDE