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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Byzantine, Roman – 580 AD
Tiberius II
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Crowned bust of Tiberius II facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and scepter surmounted by eagle supporting cross.
Reverse: Large M (lower case style), cross above; A/N/N/O in left field, ςI (the date) across right field; CONA (mint/officina) below.
LEGEND
Obv: Crowned bust of Tiberius II facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and scepter surmounted by eagle supporting cross. Rev: Large M (lower case), cross above; A/N/N/O in left field, ςI (date) across right field; CONA (mint/officina) below.
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The historical information for the above Byzantine Tiberius II Constantine bronze follis exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Follis. Metal: Æ Bronze. Weight: 12.11 grams. Mint: Constantinople, 1st officina. Date: RY 7 or 580/1 AD.
Attribution: Dumbarton Oaks Collection, 13a var. (legend); MIBE 25; SB 430; CNG 11, 304 (this coin). Photo courtesy CNG LLC
Legend, Documentation and Attribution