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: 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: IOW-0518E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and corroded Byzantine copper-alloy Follis, probably of Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582; Large M (with rounded top), between [ANNO] and (GI?); above [cross]; Antioch, probably 580-581; Mintmark: THEUP'. Reference: Hahn, MIBE II, cf. no. 47. Obv. ...CO...; Unclear crowned (type unclear) facing bust, holding eagle-tipped sceptre Rev. Large M (with rounded top), between [ANNO] and (GI?); above [cross]
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.