Co 358 (Late Roman half-follis of Justinian I from Antioch-Theupolis) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Coin
Not after (date)
548
Not before (date)
547
Comment
Coin dated AD 547/8
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification
Coin
Comparanda
DOCI Justinian I 238, p. 149, pl. XXXIX
Description
Rounded projection from margin at obverse axis 10: casting sprue?
Preservation comment
Wear: VF. Nicked and cracked edge; very rare pitting. Thin patches of incipient blue bronze disease on both faces.
Published as
KenchreaiIII, p. 66, no. 1024 (R. Hohlfelder)
Axis (1-12)
12
Has denomination
Half-follis
Numismatic Authority
Justinian I (527-565)
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
30.0
Numismatic Mint
Antioch on the Orontes
Numismatic Weight (g)
9.24
Obverse Description
Helmeted with plume, diademed, and cuirassed bust with pendilia facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand, shield with horseman device over left shoulder; in right field, cross; within dotted border
Obverse Inscription
[D] N IVSTINI–ANVS PP AVC
Reverse Description
Denomination, date, and mintmark within wreath
Reverse Inscription
Large K; above, cross; to left and right, A|N|N|O - XXI; below, O|Π crossed right
Belongs to Historical Period
Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material
Bronze (Material)
Obverse Photograph
Reverse Photograph