Justinian I; AE Follis, Constantinople
70,00 €
Description
Justinian I (527 – 565 AD) AE Follis, Constantinople mint, dated RY 15 (541/2 AD). D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield, cross to right / Large M; cross above, ANNO XV across field, A below; CON in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE39 |
| Weight [g]: | 21,44 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | DOC I 40a; MIB I 95a; SB 163 |
| Commentary: | dark brown-greyish patina with some metal surfaces |
Historical Context
In 536 AD, probably due to volcanic eruption on another continent, a severe colling event started the downfall fo the Eastern Empire with famine, plague and dwindling revenues of the state.
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