TYPE Byzantine Empire, Tiberius II Constantine (578-582 AD), bronze follis, Constantinople mint
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Helmeted bust of emperor facing in consular robes holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter, Latin legend
Rev: Denomination (M = 40 nummi), cross above, mint mark CONB at bottom, ANNO to left, regnal year VII to right
REFERENCE: SB 430, BMC 28, Ratto 931
GRADING: F+, olive green patina, heavy earthen encrustation
ORDER INFO: B2124, $42