Bronze 1/2 follis of Justin II, Carthage, 572–573. 1997.31.37

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.31.37

Physical Description

  • Axis: 5

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 7.18
    • Diameter (in mm): 21

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 572 - 573
  • Denomination: 1/2 follis
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: [D N IVSTINO ET SOFIA AC/VITA]
    • Type: Busts of Justin II and Sophia facing, crowned

  • Reverse

    • Type: K; above, cross; to l. and r., ANNO-V/III
    • Symbol: [S]

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.31.37
  • Lot: 1997.31
  • Department: Byzantine
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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