Bronze Follis of Justinian I, Constantinople, AD 539 - AD 540. 1997.31.9

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.31.9

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 20.41
    • Diameter (in mm): 41

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 539 - AD 540

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 13
  • Denomination: Follis
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVC
    • Type: Bust fcg. in helmet with plume and diadem and cuirass. In r., gl. cr.; on l. shoulder, shield. In field r., cross

  • Reverse

    • Type: M; above, cross; to l and r., ANNO - X/III
    • Symbol: A

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.31.9
  • Department: Byzantine
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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