I had yet to see even a somewhat decent portrait of Justin I in my Byzantine travels so far, but the one below looked "good enough" for me. The reverse looks pretty insane, though, as if something made the impression morph during or after striking. Justin I (518-527), Æ follis- 17,95 gram- 31 mm, Constantinople mint; Obv: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; rev: Large M, below, A; *-* in fields, above cross, CON in exergue; Sear 62; MIB 11 Post any Justin I coins you may have!
Justin I: Follis (Nicomedia) Half-follis (Antioch) Pentanummion (Antioch). Probably the last coin with the Tyche of Antioch on the reverse, the last time a pagan goddess was figured on a coin in the now Christian Roman Empire.
Any amount of detail on the busts of Justin I is a good thing. Most of the busts are just silhouettes like this one. Coins like this still have their charm though, especially when they have nice patinas...
Nice folles! It is indeed difficult to find a follis of Justin I with a decent portrait. Most are incredibly crude affairs. I guess this state of coinage was one of the reasons for the reform folles initiated by Justinian I. Here's a coin purchased post auction from Roma last year. What attracted me to this coin is the jazzy spiral design on the shoulder of his tunic. Still the portrait is very crude, even with the decent strike. Justin I. follis, 518-527 AD, Constantinople, officina B. 15.59 grams The following coin is higher grade and probably the best example that I have. It was purchased at a show in San Jose, from Glen Lindwall. The portrait is better, but really cartoonish by earlier Roman and Greek standards. Justin I, follis, 518-27 AD, Constantinople, officina A 15.64 grams
