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Identification and Creation

Object Number
35.2005.39
People
Justinian I, Byzantine (r. c. 527 - 565 CE)
Title
Follis of Justinian I, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
538-544 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/99341

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
12.26 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
follis
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC
  • Reverse Inscription: ROMA

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
DOC I, 322

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
35.2005.39
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: bust of Justinian I to r. with diadem and paludamentum
Rev.: M; above cross

Verification Level

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