1 Follis, Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565
1 Follis, Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) follis coin, Justinian I
- Byzantine Empire, 527-565
- Obverse Image: Frontal bust of Justinian wearing a diadem, helmet, and cuirass, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right.
- Obverse Text: DN / IVSTINIANVS / P / P / AVG
- Reverse Image: Large M; cross above and Alpha below.
- Reverse Text: ANNO X / II / II / CON
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coin
- date made
- 527 - 565
- associated date
- 0538
- head of government
- Justinian I Emperor of Byzantium
- maker
- Justinian I Emperor of Byzantium
- place made
- Byzantine Empire
- associated place
- Byzantine Empire
- Physical Description
- copper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 mm x 40 mm; 1/32 in x 1 9/16 in
- ID Number
- 1995.0049.0027
- accession number
- 1995.0049
- catalog number
- 1995.0049.0027
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- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- Byzantine Coins
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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