Justinian I; AE Follis, Antioch
110,00 €
Description
Justinian I (527 – 565 AD). AE Follis, Theoupolis (Antioch) mint, year 13 (539/540 AD). D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI; diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger and shield, cross in right field / Large M, cross above, Γ below, ANNO left, XIII right, ΘVÎ O in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE40 |
| Weight [g]: | 21,68 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | DO 215c; MIBE 143; Sear 218 |
| Commentary: | dark grey patina with some metal shining through, large flan, greek mint name |
Historical Context
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.
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