Justinian I, Copper, Half Follis, Antioch, 527-529
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right and wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DIVSTI[ ]-SI
Reverse
with cross with |T to the left and N|X to the right in left field, and in right field.
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right and wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DIVSTI[ ]-SI
Reverse
with cross with |T to the left and N|X to the right in left field, and in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.1972.36 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian I |
| Date of Reign | 527-565 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Antioch |
| Date | 527 – 529 |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From J. Schulman, list 203, no. 352, 5 December 1972
Commentary
Cf. DOC I:135, no. 203 (B instead of , also NTX and not NTIX).