Co 655 (Late Roman follis of Justinian I from Cyzicus) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Coin
Not after (date)
557
Not before (date)
556
Comment
Coin dated AD 556/7
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification
Coin
Comparanda
DOCI Justinian I 180b, p. 130
Preservation comment
Wear: F. Nicked edges; very slight, sparse pitting.
Published as
KenchreaiIII, p. 65, no. 1020, pl. III (R. Hohlfelder)
Axis (1-12)
12
Has denomination
Follis
Numismatic Authority
Justinian I (527-565)
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
32.0
Numismatic Mint
Cyzicus
Numismatic Weight (g)
17.38
Obverse Description
Helmeted and cuirassed bust of emperor facing holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield with horseman device on left arm; in right field, a cross; within thin wreath
Obverse Inscription
D N IVSTINI-ANV-S PP AYC
Reverse Description
Denomination, date, and mintmark within thin wreath
Reverse Inscription
Large M; above, cross; to left and right, A|N|N|O - X|X|X; below, Β; in exergue, KYZ
Material
Bronze (Material)
Obverse Photograph
Reverse Photograph