Justinian I, Copper, Follis, Nikomedeia, 542/543
Obverse
Frontal armored bust of Justinian I holding globus cruciger in right hand.
DNIVSTINI-NVSPPVC
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, B below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|X|I in left field.
Exergue
NIKO
Obverse
Frontal armored bust of Justinian I holding globus cruciger in right hand.
DNIVSTINI-NVSPPVC
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, B below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|X|I in left field.
Exergue
NIKO
| Accession number | BZC.1972.31 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian I |
| Date of Reign | 527–565 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Nikomedeia |
| Date | 542/543 |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Weight | 16.85 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From J. Schulman, list 203, no. 295, 5 December 1972
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:117, no. 132 (B instead of ).
MIBE 136, no. 113a.