Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1254

Byzantine coin of Tiberius III, 698-705. Obverse: bust of Tiberius III, facing front; he wears a crown and holds a spear diagonally in front of his body; to left, cross or globus cruciger. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘[A]NN[O]’ in a vertical position; above, cross.

  • History Of Use

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


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.5 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 3095/1254