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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Follis of Justin I
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Follis of Justin I

Possible OriginEgypt, Africa
Place CreatedIstanbul, Turkey
CultureByzantine
PeriodByzantine, reign of Justinian
Date518-522 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Thomas K. Glenn
Dimensions1/2 oz., 1 1/8 in. (13.4 g, 2.9 cm)
Object numberX.0001.062
Label TextObverse: IVSTINVS PP AVG, with diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to the right

Reverse: Large M with star to left, cross above, and star to right.

Mint Mark: CON (Constantinople, no officina mark visible)
ProvenanceEx coll. Thomas K. Glenn (1868-1946), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 6