KC102 (Late Roman-Early Byzantine pentanummion of Justin II and Sophia from Cyzicus) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Not after (date)
578
Not before (date)
565
Comment
JLR refined Weir 2022 (October 2024).
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification
Coin
Comparanda
Co 195
Comparanda
DOCI Justin II 137, p. 240 (mint of Cyzicus)
Preservation comment
Wear: P. Extensive, moderate to severe cratering and infrequent, deep surficial cracking; slightly nicked edge. Thick extensive, green to dark bronze corrosion.
Published as
Weir2022, p. 1140, no. 847, fig. 23.13
Axis (1-12)
8
Has denomination
Pentanummion
Numismatic Authority
Aelia Sophia (empress, 565-578)
Numismatic Authority
Justin II (565-578)
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
14.0
Numismatic Mint
Cyzicus
Numismatic Weight (g)
2.78
Obverse Description
Monogram of emperor and empress within border (traces)
Reverse Description
Denomination and mintmark between band border (traces)
Reverse Inscription
Large Ⲉ; to right, small Κ
Belongs to Historical Period
Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material
Bronze (Material)
Suggested citation
“KC102 (Late Roman-Early Byzantine pentanummion of Justin II and Sophia from Cyzicus).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kc102>