Byzantine Empire Tiberius II Constantine Bronze Follis – Large M Type, AD 578–582 M62

Original Byzantine bronze follis from the 6th century AD, provisionally assigned to Tiberius II Constantine (AD 578–582).

The obverse depicts a facing imperial portrait following the typical traditional artistic style of the Byzantine period. The reverse has a large M, the value of 40 nummi (i.e. COIMBRIA) above and traces of surrounding regnal and mint markings

Contents Large-M folles were some of the most popular coinage with its base in the Byzantine monetary economy and was used broadly through much of the Eastern Roman Empire. This particular piece has a very pronounced antiquity, and features a deep original patina, an irregular flan, as well as prominent basic design elements.

Empire: Byzantine/Eastern Roman

Probable Emperor: Tiberius II Constantine

Reign: AD 578–582

Denomination: Follis – 40 Nummi

Metal: Bronze

Obverse: Crowned bust of Tiberius II facing, wearing consular robes

Reverse: Large M, cross above, ANNO/regnal-year elements around

Period: Late 6th century AD

Condition: circulated ancient example with original patina

Attribution: Likely; mint and year of reign confirmed by aegis