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Unique ID: SWYOR-FBC253
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Copper alloy Early Medieval Byzantine coin; a follis of Maurice Tiberius, 582-602, Mint of Cyzicus, AD 587-8
Obv. [O] N MAVRIC TIbER PP A; Facing crowned bust, holding shield and cross on globe
Rev. Large M; to left, ANNO; to right G (=regnal year 6, 587-8); above, cross
Mintmark: A//KYZ
Cf Hahn, Money of the Incipient Byzantine Empire, Vol II, no. 84
Notes:
The patina of the coin does not suggest it is an ancient loss in Britain, unless it has been heavily cleaned.
The coin has not been examined by the FLO and was identified from images kindly provded by the finder.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: BYZANTINE
Period from: BYZANTINE
Period to: BYZANTINE
Date from: Circa AD 587
Date to: Circa AD 588
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 2nd January 2004 - Saturday 1st January 2005
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: copper Follis (40 nummi)
Ruler/issuer: Maurice (emperor)
Mint or issue place: Cyzicus
Obverse description: Facing crowned bust, holding shield and cross on globe
Obverse inscription: [O] N MAVRIC TIbER PP A
Reverse description: Large M; to left, ANNO; to right G (=regnal year 6, 587-8); above, cross
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Barnsley (Metropolitan District)
District: Barnsley (Metropolitan District)
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hahn, W. | 2000 | Money of the Incipient Byzantine Empire | Vienna; ISBN 3-95005 | University of Vienna | Volume II, number 84 |
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