Justinian I; AE Follis, Theoupolis (Antioch)
80,00 €
Description
Justinian I (527 – 565 AD). AE Follis, Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG; Justinian enthroned facing holding long scepter in right, globus cruciger in left / large M, cross above, star left, crescent right, B below (2nd officina), + THEUP in exergue.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE32 |
| Weight [g]: | 16,68 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SBCV 214; DOC I 206b2 |
| Commentary: | scarce; light brown patina, good detail, slightly off-center |
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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