Justinian I; AE Follis, Carthage; bust with cross
Description:
Justinian I (527 - 565 AD). AE Follis, Carthage mint 534-539 AD. D N IVSTINIANVS PP AG; pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front, cross on chest / Large M, star left, cross right, cross aboveQuietus (260 - 261 AD). AR Antoninianus, Samosata mint. IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG; radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear, star to left; two pellets in ex. KART in ex.
Diameter:
AE30 mm
Weight:
13,52 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SB 257
Commentary:
rare; grey patina with contrasting light sandy deposits
History:
For defeating the Vandals and conquering Carthage Belissarius was granted a triumph in 534 AD - the first non-imperial triumph in 550 years and the last traditional, albeit with new Christian elements, Roman triumph.
Article Number:
062-06-01-45597