Justinian I, Copper, Follis, Antioch, 550/551
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian I wearing helmet with plume, diadem with trefoil ornament in front, and cuirass. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
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Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, X|X|IIII in right field, and below.
Exergue
UH
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian I wearing helmet with plume, diadem with trefoil ornament in front, and cuirass. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
[ ]VSTINI-NVSPPVC
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, X|X|IIII in right field, and below.
Exergue
UH
| Accession number | BZC.1972.34 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian I |
| Date of Reign | 527–565 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Antioch |
| Date | 550/551 |
| Diameter | 37.0 mm |
| Weight | 17.82 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From J. Schulman, list 203, no. 342, 5 December 1972
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:145, no. 220; the year, 550/551, is not in DOC.
MIBE 146, no. 145a.