Historical Context: This coin was minted by the ROMAION (Byzantine) EMPIRE (Remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE) during the reign of Maurice Tiberius minted about 582 to 602 AD. The big "M" specifies the coin's denomination. It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia. The Romaion Empire rose from the remnants of the ROMAN EMPIRE and based on its founding on EARLY CHRISTIANITY in CONSTANOPLE by Constantine the Great (around 320 AD). Obv: King facing Rev: Large "M" and legend, The "M" specifies the coin's denomination. It refers to the Greek equivalent of 40, indicating this is a follis equal to 40 Nummia. Above the "M" is a Christian cross. On left "ANNO," meaning year and the year of their reign on right "XII," Year 12. Diameter: 28 mm (almost the size of a US $.50). Condition: Fine.

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