1/2 Follis, Byzantine Empire, 578 - 582

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One (1) 1/2 follis coin, Tiberius II Constantine

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Byzantine Empire, 578-582

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Obverse Image: Front facing portrait bust of Tiberius II Constantine wearing consular robes and holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre with a cross above him. Face is very worn and hard to make out, this may be an incorrect description.

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Obverse Text: DmTIbCO / NTANTPPA

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Reverse Image: Twin X's with cross above and mintmark below.

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Reverse Text: X . X ROM

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General Information: Obverse includes bust facing forward, wearing a crown, holding a globus crucifer and shield. Reverse includes XX with ROM below.

Date Made: 578 - 582

Maker: Tiberius II Constantine Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Italy: Latian, RomeCity: Rome

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0049Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0049Accession Number: 1995.0049

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: ae (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 22 mm; 1/32 in x 7/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-9fa7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251017

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