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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Follis of Justinian 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 Justinian I

Place CreatedCarthage, Tunisa, Africa
CultureByzantine
PeriodReign of Justinian
Date533-538 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Dimensions1/2 oz., 1 1/8 in. (14 g, 2.9 cm)
Object numberX.0727
Label TextObverse: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AG, with pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right

Reverse: Large M, with cross above, star to left, second cross to right, and Γ below

Mint Mark: KART (Carthage)
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 8