Description: Justinian I (527 - 565 AD). AE Follis, Antioch (Theoupolis) mint 529-533 AD. D N IVSTINIANVS PP AV; Justinian seated on throne facing, holding long sceptre and globus cruciger / Large M, cross above, star left, crescent right, A below, + THEЧP in ex.

Diameter: AE33 mm

Weight: 17,2 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: DO 206a; MIBE 30; Sear 214

Commentary: scarce; brown patina, some roughness, good details

History: After the earthquake of 526 AD which severely damaged the city, Antioch was renamed Theoupolis ("City of God") and considerable effort was undertaken to rebuilt the city, but it actually never regained the former size and glory.

Article Number: 052-01-05-41652