Byzantine Bronze/Copper Alloy Half follis of Nicomedia

Date
583/4 AD, Byzantine
Sardis or Museum Inv. No.
1978.1756
Material
Bronze/Copper Alloy
Object Type
Coin
Coin Denomination
Half follis
Coin Mint
Nicomedia
Issuers
Maurice
Officina
Has Mint Mark
no
Has Control Mark
no
Has Monogram
no
Has Countermark
no
Hoard
Monograph 13 Catalog No.
1163
Site
Sardis
Sector
MMS/N
Trench
MMS/N 78.1
B-Grid Coordinates
E138.6 / S23.4 *97.7
Description
This coin type: Obverse: Bust facing cuir. with gl. cr. and shield DNmARPPAV; Reverse: A/N/N/O K II, above †, below unc. off. letter.
Condition
Worn
Dimensions
Weight: 4.57g; Diameter: 22mm.
Comments
See Also
Bibliography
DOC I, p. 328, no. 110
Author
JDE