Description: Ancient Byzantine Coin | Byzantine Empire | Justinian II | Æ Follis | 685-695 AD Justinian II, nicknamed "Rhinotmetos" (the Slit-Nosed), reigned as Byzantine Emperor twice, from 685 to 695 and 705 to 711. His first reign was marked by ambitious but harsh policies, including tax increases and aggressive military campaigns, which alienated his subjects. Overthrown in 695, he was mutilated and exiled, losing his nose as a symbolic act of disqualification for the throne. However, he reclaimed power in 705 with the help of the Bulgars and Slavs, initiating a brutal second reign. His rule was characterized by vengeance against his enemies and continued oppression, leading to widespread discontent. He was finally overthrown and executed in 711, ending his turbulent and divisive rule. Ancient Byzantine Coin | Byzantine Empire | Justinian II | Æ Follis | 685-695 AD Civilization: Byzantine Empire Ruler: Justinian II Mint: Constantinople Year: 685 - 695 Composition: Bronze Denomination: Follis Diameter: 28.0mm Weight: 5.47g Reference: SB 1260, DOC 18 Obverse IVSTINIANVS P, crowned bust facing, short beard, wearing chlamys, holding cross on globe; cross in right field Reverse Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year III (RY 3 = 689 AD) to right, officina letter epsilon below; mintmark CON Justinian II, nicknamed "Rhinotmetos" (the Slit-Nosed), reigned as Byzantine Emperor twice, from 685 to 695 and 705 to 711. His first reign was marked by ambitious but harsh policies, including tax increases and aggressive military campaigns, which alienated his subjects. Overthrown in 695, he was mutilated and exiled, losing his nose as a symbolic act of disqualification for the throne. However, he reclaimed power in 705 with the help of the Bulgars and Slavs, initiating a brutal second reign. His rule was characterized by vengeance against his enemies and continued oppression, leading to widespread discontent. He was finally overthrown and executed in 711, ending his turbulent and divisive rule. × × × × × × eBay integration by
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Composition: Bronze
Denomination: Follis
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
Historical Period: Byzantine Empire
Year: 685 - 695
