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BYZANTINE COIN
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A copper coin of early medieval date. The coin is a Byzantine follis (equivalent to 40 nummi) of emperor Maurice (582-602 AD). It was made at Kyzikos (present-day Turkey) in the second regnal year (583/584 AD), in the second (= B) workshop (officina) of that mint. It is slightly worn but has good surface detail. It measures 29mm diameter by 2.5mm thick and weighs 12.33g. EMC 2005.0024 [Byzantine coin]DOC I 119MIB II 84B
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Date | 583 |
| Culture / Origin | Turkey, United Kingdom |
| Department | Turkey |
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