Justin II, Copper, Follis, Antioch, 566
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II in cuirass and helmet with crest and diadem with pendilia. Globe surmounted by Victory figure who crowns him in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder. Blundered inscription.
[ ]NIV-I[ ]
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, Γ below, |N|N|O in left field, and I with eight-pointed star above and below in right field.
Exergue
HPˊ
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II in cuirass and helmet with crest and diadem with pendilia. Globe surmounted by Victory figure who crowns him in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder. Blundered inscription.
[ ]NIV-I[ ]
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, Γ below, |N|N|O in left field, and I with eight-pointed star above and below in right field.
Exergue
HPˊ
| Accession number | BZC.1967.17.7 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:241, no. 143a |
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Antioch |
| Date | 566 |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Weight | 18.68 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Henry Weller, 17 March 1967
Commentary
DOC 1:241, note for (143)–147 clarifies that “the issues with [eight-pointed star] were presumably struck in the year of Justin’s consulship.”
MIBEC 100, no. 54b (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).