Description: Justinian I (527 - 565 AD). AE Follis, Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG; Justinian enthroned facing holding long scepter in right, globus cruciger in left / large M, cross above, star left, crescent right, B below (2nd officina), + THEUP in exergue.

Diameter: AE32 mm

Weight: 16,68 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: SBCV 214; DOC I 206b2

Commentary: scarce; light brown patina, good detail, slightly off-center

History: Justinian I died on 14th of November 565 and his body rested in peace until 1204 when Latin crusaders took the city and desecrated his tomb.

Article Number: 030-02-01-41652