Justin I, Copper, Follis, Antioch, 518-527
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right wearing a cape and diadem. A cross appears above his head.
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Reverse
with cross above and in the left and right fields, δ below.
Exergue
ANTX
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right wearing a cape and diadem. A cross appears above his head.
DNIVSTIN-VSPPV[
Reverse
with cross above and in the left and right fields, δ below.
Exergue
ANTX
| Accession number | BZC.1971.25.12 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin I |
| Date of Reign | 518–527 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Antioch |
| Date | 518 – 527 |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Weight | 15.11 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Philip Grierson, 16 March 1971
Commentary
Variant of DOC 1:52, no. 45b. Has cross on head of the emperor. MIBE 103, no. 58 (Δ), cites this specimen and mentions that the whole issue sometimes has “crosses” on the head.