Tiberius II Constantine; AE Follis, Constantinople
70,00 €
Description
Tiberius II Constantine (578 – 582 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople. Dm Tib CONSTANT PP AV; crowned bust facing wearing consular robes, mappa in right, eagle tipped scepter in left, cross above eagle / Large M, cross above, ANNO left, regnal year right (flat strike), CONE in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE33 |
| Weight [g]: | 13,30 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SBCV 430 var (obverse legend), DOC I 14e |
| Commentary: | scarce; dark patina with some deposits, good detail, flat strike area on edge |
Historical Context
In the period 574-578 AD Tiberius II was a Caesar and as such junior to Justin II; Tiberius II became a sole emperor in 578 AD, but his then minted coins count also his years as Caesar as regnal years.
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