Byzantine Bronze/Copper Alloy Half follis of Constantinople

Date
597/8 AD, Byzantine
Sardis or Museum Inv. No.
1997.0127
Material
Bronze/Copper Alloy
Object Type
Coin
Coin Denomination
Half follis
Coin Mint
Constantinople
Issuers
Maurice
Officina
Β
Has Mint Mark
no
Has Control Mark
no
Has Monogram
no
Has Countermark
no
Hoard
Monograph 13 Catalog No.
1153
Site
Sardis
Sector
MMS/S
Trench
MMS/S 97.1
Description
This coin type: Obverse: Bust facing cuir. with gl. cr. and shield DNmAVRICITIbЄRPP; Reverse: A/N/N/O K XG, above †, below B.
Condition
Worn and corroded.
Dimensions
Weight: 5.39g; Diameter: 21mm.
Comments
See Also
Bibliography
DOC I, p. 315, no. 60
Author
JDE