WCNC.MAUR TIBERIUS Half Follis Thessalon.AXF
$29.00
11/06/99,
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE

MAURICE TIBERIUS
Emperor AD 582-602.

                      Half Follis struck at Thessalonica
                      (Bronze 5.8 grams, 23.19/20.11 mm)

      Obverse: MAVRCTIBER.P.P.AVG, His crowned and cuirassed bust facing
                           holding cross on globe.
          Reverse: Large K. Cross above. ANNO XX, TES in lower part.

                            Reference: Sear 509.
                         Grade: About Extremely Fine.
      Choice portrait. Great legible reverse. Well struck planchet. Well
                                  centered.
                     Brown-red patina. Great eye appeal.