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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Byzantine Follis

Possible OriginTimgad, Algeria, Africa

Possible OriginCarthage, Tunisia, Africa

Possible OriginDjenila, Algeria, Africa

Place CreatedErdek, Turkey, Asia

CultureByzantine

Date582-641 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of William C. Wardlaw

Dimensions1 1/16 in., 0.33 oz (2.7 cm, 9.3 g)

Object number1929.001.040

Label TextObverse: Crowned, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif (inscription illegible)

Reverse: Large M, with A/N/N/O written vertically to the left, date (illegible) to the right; cross above; B (officina mark) below

Mint Mark: KYZ (Cyzicus)

Status

Not on view

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