Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1242

Byzantine coin of Tiberius III, 698-705. Obverse: bust of Tiberius, facing front, with short beard; he holds a spear diagonally in front of his body; to right, he holds a shield; inscriptions are illegible. Reverse: large ‘M’; above, ‘I’.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 7-10; Sear# 1366.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 698 and 701
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1242