Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1244

Byzantine coin of Tiberius III, 698-705. Obverse: bust of Tiberius, facing front, with short beard; he wears a crown with cross; to left, a large and small cross. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘ANN[O]’ in a vertical position. Coin is most likely overstruck.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 12; Sear# 1368.


  • 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 705
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1244