Justin I, Copper, Follis, Nikomedeia, 518-527
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DNIVSTI-NVSPPVC
Reverse
with crosses above and in left and right fields, and below.
Exergue
NIKM
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DNIVSTI-NVSPPVC
Reverse
with crosses above and in left and right fields, and below.
Exergue
NIKM
| Accession number | BZC.1974.5.4 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin I |
| Date of Reign | 518–527 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Nikomedeia |
| Date | 518 – 527 |
| Diameter | 34.0 mm |
| Weight | 16.4 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Henry Weller, 19 April 1974
Commentary
The beneath on the coin's reverse was altered from B.
Variant of DOC 1:49, no. 33a, with altered officina letter.