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Follis (Coin) Portraying the Emperor Justin I or Justinian I

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

6th century

Artist:

Byzantine, minted in Constantinople

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor, either Justin I or Justinian I. The back (reverse) shows an inscription with cross and two stars.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Byzantine

Title

Follis (Coin) Portraying the Emperor Justin I or Justinian I

Place

Istanbul (Minted in)

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Struck 500 CE–599 CE

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Obverse: DNIVS... Reverse: M

Dimensions

Diam.: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1413

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