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One of two Byzantine coins found in England: CM.654-2010

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of two Byzantine coins found in England

Maker(s)

Mint: Thessalonica
Ruler: Justin II (565-78)

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Description

Justin II (565-78), half-follis, Thessalonica, year 4 (568/9) (DOC 64; MIB 68a), 4.80g. Bt eBay (Clifford Tait) 11 Sept. 2010; found near St Helen’s Church, Cliffe, Rochester, Kent, 2010.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010-07-12) by Blackburn, Mark, Dr

Dating

568 - 569

Components of the work

Object Weight 4.8 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.654-2010
Primary reference Number: 246012
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Audit data

Created: Friday 4 September 2020 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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