Justinian I; AE Follis, Carthage; bust with cross
190,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE30 |
| Weight [g]: | 13,52 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SB 257 |
| Commentary: | rare; grey patina with contrasting light sandy deposits |
Historical Context
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.
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