Bronze 1/2 follis of Justin II, Carthage, 574–575. 1997.31.40

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.31.40

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 7.57
    • Diameter (in mm): 22.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 574 - 575
  • Denomination: 1/2 follis
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: D N IVSTINO ET SOFI[
    • Type: Justin II and Sophia enthroned facing

  • Reverse

    • Type: Two Victories holding between them shield with star; beneath, K/[NM]

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.31.40
  • 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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