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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Byzantine Half Follis
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Byzantine Half Follis

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe
CultureByzantine
PeriodEarly Byzantine
Datec. 550-610 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton
Dimensions1/2 in., 3/16 oz. (1.3 cm, 4.7 g)
Object number1994.017.045
Label TextObverse: Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust of emperor facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield in left hand (no inscription legible)

Reverse: Large K between ANNO and ς (?), with cross above and B (officina mark) below
ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 8