Description

Byzantine Empire (states).

Maurice Tiberius 582-602 A.D.

AE follis or 40 Nummi.

Hammered coinage.

Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus, crucifer and shield.

Legend: D N mAVRC TibER PPA.

Reverse: Large M between A/N/N/O and regnal year numeral (4 = 5), above cross. Beneath, officina letter. In exergue, NIKO (Nicomedia mint).

Nicomedia is modern day izmit in Turkey.

Copper, 10.72g, 28-36mm.

Reference: Sear 512.

Grade: aFine -Fine.