Record ID: NLM-359BB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy coin. Byzantine follis of Justinian I (AD 527-565), dating to AD 539-540, minted at Constantinople. MIBE I. p. 129, no. 95a. The coin was struck in the Regnal Year 13 (XIII) in the fourth workshop (Δ) at Constantinople. The coin is pierced for suspension at 12 O’clock obverse,  Diameter: 39.6mm, Weight: 21.39gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-134CAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Byzantine copper follis of Phocas (AD 602-10), dating to the period AD 605-10. Obv: [ … ]; Facing crowned consular bust holding mappa and cross on sceptre. Rev: Large XXXX; above ANNO; to right [regnal date]. In exergue: NIKO[ ]. Mint of Nicomedia The coin appears to have been double-struck. MIBE II, p. 192, no. 69b
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-EA8B63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy half-follis of Justinian I (527-65), dating to AD 547/8 (Regnal Year 21), probably struck at Antioch. MIBE I, p. 149, cf. no. 154a Obverse: [ ... ]NVS PP AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding cross on globe and shield. To right, cross. Reverse: Large K; to left, ANNO; to right, (XXI); above, cross; below, monogram? Measurements: Diameter, 26.96mm; Thickness, 2.08mm; Weight, 6.41g  It is not possible to know when this coin was lost but it does fit in with links between the Mediterranean and Tintagel in the Dark Ages and another coin of Justin…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Redruth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F8591B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Byzantine follis of Justin II (AD 565-78), dating to AD 568-9.  Mint of Constantinople. MIBE II, p. 94, no. 43f Obverse: D N IVSTI - NVS P P AVG; Justin and Sophia enthroned facing; he holds globe on cross; she holds cross sceptre; heads crowned and nimbate; cross between heads. Reverse: Large M; above, cross; to left ANNO; to right II / II (=regnal year 4); below, Γ (= workshop 3) Mintmark: CON This is the scarcer variety with a cross betwee the heads of the rulers. It measures 28.72mm in diameter, 3.02mm in thickness, and weighs 14.26g.
Created on: Friday 18th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Heysham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FB4912
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Byzantine copper-alloy half-follis of Justin II (AD 565-78), probably from the Mint of Thessalonica, dating to AD 569-70..  Obverse: [ ... ]; Imperial couple enthroned, facing, Justin II holding cross on globe and Sophia a crossed sceptre; both are crowned and nimbate Reverse: Large K; above cross; to right, regnal year u (5); below, TεS MIBE II, p. 105, cf. no. 70a
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: SUR-A720E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
An extremely worn Byzantine follis (40 nummi) coin of Constans II (AD 641-668), dating to c. AD 662-8. Mint of Syracuse. W. Hahn Moneta Imperii Byzantini III, no. 210; Sear p. 223, no. 1110. Obv. Constans standing on left, holding long cross; Constantine IV standing on right, holding cross on globe Rev. Large M; above, monogram (see Sear p. 32, no. 35); below, SCL; to left, Heraclius standing holding cross on globe; to right, Tiberius standing, holding cross on globe.
Created on: Tuesday 11th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: KENT-314F6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Byzantine Half Follis or twenty nummi of Constans II (641-668). Dating to the period 642/3-646/7. Large XX (mark of value) flanking long cross reverse type. Mintmark -//CRTΣ. Mint of Carthage. SB No.1057,  D.O 138-140, B.M.C 311-320. MIB III, no. 196a Measurements: 19mm in diameter and 5g in weight.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: CORN-9511B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy follis of Leo VI (AD 886-912). Mint of Constantinople. Cf. Dumbarton Oaks 8; BMC Byzantine 8; Sear 1729 Obv. + LϵON bASILEVS ROM’; Facing bust of Leo, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding akakia in left hand Rev. + LϵON / ϵn ΘϵO bA/SILEVS R / OmϵOn in four lines.
Created on: Friday 28th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th April 2020
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Record ID: SOM-33B0A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Byzantine copper-alloy follis of Constantine VII (913-59), Porphyrogenitus, with Zoe dating to AD 913-19. Minted at Constantinople (Sear 1758). Ref: Sear 1974: 292. The coin is badly chipped and corroded.
Created on: Monday 6th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd July 2021
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Record ID: FASAM-AB0A84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Byzantine half follis of Heraclius (AD 610-41), Mint of Constantinople, probably c. AD 615-29 Obverse: Standing figures of Heraclius (on left) and Constantine (on right) Reverse: Large K MIB III, p. 227 / pl. 12 / Table 1, cf. no. 170
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FASAM-AACC0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a copper alloy Byzantine follis of Maurice Tiberius (AD 582-602), probably Mint of Constantinople, c. AD 585-601. (Only lower part of regnal year, II, remains and there are several permutations) Obverse: [ ] - bERI PP A[ ]; Part of a facing helmeted bust Reverse: Part of large m; to left, [ANNO]; to right, [ ]II; Mintmark: [ ] // [ ](N?) MIBE II, cf. no. 67D
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FASAM-AA8553
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Byzantine follis of Maurice Tiberius (AD 582-602). Mint of Antioch, AD 584/5) Obverse: [ ... ]; Traces of facing bust Reverse: Large m; above, (cross); to left, (ANNO); to right, III (regnal year III = AD 584/5) Mintmark: [ ... ] MIBE II, cf. nos. 95Aa / 95Ab
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FASAM-AA3FD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Byzantine cut quarter follis, probably of Phocas (AD 602-10). Mint unclear. Obverse: [ ]; traces of facing crowned bust Reverse: [X]XXX; above [AN]N[O]; to right, ?; mintmark unclear MIBE II, pl. 33 cf. no. 61a ff for possible type.
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FASAM-A9D9BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Byzantine follis of Justin II (AD 565-78), Mint of Constantinople, probably dated to AD 575-6. Obverse: [ ] .... P P; Justin and Sophia seated facing; possibly a dot above their heads (struck off centre) Reverse: Large M; cross above; to left, ANNO; to right, (X / I? = regnal year 11) Mintmark: Γ // CON MIBE II, 43a.
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
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Record ID: FASAM-A982A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Byzantine half follis, probably of Phocas (AD 602-10), possibly Mint of Constantinople. Obverse: [ ]; Facing crowned bust (details unclear, but probably holding mappa and cross) Reverse: Large XX; other details unclear MIBE II, pl. 34, c. nos. 65b-c
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
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Record ID: FASAM-C36EB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Byzantine Follis of Phocas (AD 602-10). Mint of Constantinople, AD 606-7. Obverse: d N FOC ... AVG; Facing crowned bust, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and cross. [Also evidence of under-type or over-strike] Reverse: Large XXXX; obave, ANNO; to left, ?over-struck G regnal year = 607-8; to right, u (regnal year 5 = AD 606-7) Mintmark: CONΓ MIBE II, no. 61a
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
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Record ID: FASAM-C316BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Byzantine Follis, probably of Maurice Tiberius (AD 582-602). Obverse: [ ]; Facing crowned bust with pendula, holding globus cruciger in right hand; nothing else clear Reverse: Large M; above, (cross); to left, ANN[O]; to right [?] See MIBE II, pl. 22, 65Bff for possible type.
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1C2AF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Byzantine anonymous follis, Class B, attributed to Romanus III (AD 1028-1034) or Michael IV (AD 1034-1041), possibly dating to the period c.AD 1030-1042. Obverse: [+ƐΜΜΑ NOVHΛ], Bust of Christ facing, bearded, with cross nimbus, wearing a tunic and himation, right hand raisedin blessing, left hand holding book. In field [IC-XC]. Reverse: IS XS/bAS IL[Ɛ]/bAS IL[Ɛ], A cross on base and two steps, pellet at each end of upper arms. Mint of Constantinople. As Dumbarton Oaks III, p. 676-677. The findspot of this coin, in a garden, suggests it is a modern rather than…
Created on: Friday 20th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 20th July 2018
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Record ID: LON-E26C6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Byzantine Copper alloy Follis of Anastasius, Justin I or Justinian I, Mint of Constantinople dating to AD 512-38 Obverse: [ ]; Unclear diademed bust right Reverse: Large M; above, cross; to left, star; to right, star; below, [?]; Mintmark: CON Dimensions: diameter: 34.33mm; weight: 16.75g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6257F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Bulgarian imitative coinage Aspron Trachy Nomisma of the Asenid Tsars of Bulgaria (c. AD 1195-1215) Type B copying a coin of the Byzantine emperor Isaac II (1185-95). Reference: Dumbarton Oaks Vol. IV, pt 1, pp. 440-1, nos. 2.1-2.17; Vol Iv, pt 2, pl XXVI, 2.4, 2.6 & 2.11 The patina of coin suggests that this find is not an ancient loss.
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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