Justin I, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 518-522
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum. Cross on diadem.
DNIVSTI-NVSPPVCCON
Reverse
M with cross above, below, and six-pointed star in left and right fields.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum. Cross on diadem.
DNIVSTI-NVSPPVCCON
Reverse
M with cross above, below, and six-pointed star in left and right fields.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1969.26 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin I |
| Date of Reign | 518–527 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 518 – 522 |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Weight | 15.42 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from L. L. Berkler Associates, Washington, 18 July 1969
Commentary
Variant of DOC 1:39, no. 8a (with cross on diadem). As MIBE 96, no. 11, which notes “sometimes with cross” (on diadem).