Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1267

Byzantine coin of Philippicus, 711-713. Obverse: bust of Philippicus, facing front; to right, he holds a sceptre, which is possibly topped with an eagle; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘EP’. Reverse: large ‘M’; beneath, ‘A’.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 9-10; Sear# 1455.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 711 and 713
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1267