Justin I, Copper, Half Follis, Thessalonike, 518-527
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right.
DNIVSTI-NVSPPVC
Reverse
with staurogram () to the left and an eight-pointed star to the right.
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right.
DNIVSTI-NVSPPVC
Reverse
with staurogram () to the left and an eight-pointed star to the right.
| Accession number | BZC.1968.9 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin I |
| Date of Reign | 518–527 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 518 – 527 |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Weight | 7.83 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Philip Grierson; Purchased from Henry Weller, 8 July 1968
Commentary
Grierson attributes the coin to Thessalonike partly because of the style of the bust with the prominent “epaulet” on the left shoulder, and partly because the eight-pointed star and absence of officina letter at this date would exclude Constantinople.
Not in DOC. MIBE 106, no. 72 (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).