Byzantine Justinian I - just arrived.

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  1. AuldFartte

    AuldFartte Well-Known Member

    Byzantine Empire, Justinian I. 527 - 565 AD. AE- Follis. Cyzicus Mint. 35.34mm, 19.61g.

    Byzantine Empire, Justinian I. 527 - 565 AD. AE- Follis. Cyzicus Mint. 35.34mm, 19.61g. VF..jpg
    Coin is slightly darker than the seller's photo above.
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice example.

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    Justinian I (527 - 565 A.D.)
    Æ Follis
    O: DN ISTINI-ANVS PP AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger and a shield.
    R: Large M, cross above, ANNO left, regnal year XXXI right, G ( = officina 3 ) below, THEUP in ex.
    Theoupolis - Antiochia
    18.64g
    32mm
    SB 220
     
  4. Valentinian

    Valentinian Well-Known Member

    If you started collecting ancients after trying to fill date sets of US coins, you might decide a date set of Justinian folles from Cyzicus would be fun to assemble. If so, here are some others for the set:

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    Justinian. Sear 207. Year 12 (unfortunately corroded and weak)
    Very large at 42 mm and 21.79 grams.

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    Justinian. Sear 207. Year 19. 35 mm. 19.33 grams.

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    Justinian. Sear 207. Year 23. 37-35 mm. 19.26 grams.


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    Justinian. Sear 207. Year 31. 33-32 mm. 15.14 grams.

    I guess I love big coins!
     
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  5. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Congrats, @AuldFartte ... good looking coin.

    My Eastern Romans are usually pretty worn.

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    ER Justinian I 527-565 CE AE Folles 30mm 17g 40 Nummi M monogram
     
  6. Only a Poor Old Man

    Only a Poor Old Man Well-Known Member

    If one wishes to get only one Byzantine copper for their collection, a Justinian Follis would be a wise candidate. They are iconic coins (plus you get plenty of copper for your money).

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    I know he is holding a globus cruciger, but in most of these coins it kinda looks like he is giving us the finger, right? :facepalm:
     
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  7. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I love big Byzantine bronze!

    Here's my Justinian I Follis from Constantinople, Reginal Year 16, 35mm, 17.78g.
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  8. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    That one was on my watchlist to see how it faired. Congrats on snatching it up! Here's mine at 42mm...
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  9. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I have my eye on a 40mm. I really want a big flan follis. You're gonna tempt me into pulling the trigger lol.
     
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  10. kevin McGonigal

    kevin McGonigal Well-Known Member

    If coin dealers sold coins by the pound, those specializing in Byzantines would be very wealthy dealers.
     
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  11. kevin McGonigal

    kevin McGonigal Well-Known Member

    That honey brown and smooth patina can be hard to come by on Byzantine coins.
     
  12. kevin McGonigal

    kevin McGonigal Well-Known Member

    Justinian was a ruler with an eye for the future. His codification of the Roman Law was for the ages as was his Hagia Sophia and reincarnation of the Western Empire. I wonder if he thought that making his coins so large and impressive was a way to immortalize himself in an additional manner. If so, I can forgive his hubris.
     
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  13. svessien

    svessien Senior Member

    Are there Dansco albums for them?

    Here’s a half follis:
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  14. BenSi

    BenSi Well-Known Member

    k4.jpg Here is my best , got it last year , the end of October. 40mm and 22.50gr
     
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  15. AuldFartte

    AuldFartte Well-Known Member

    That coin is amazing!
     
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  16. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    I have a side portrait Justinian more in the manner of Anastasius:

    As you can see it's a little light and pre-reform...

    Justinian I (527-565 A.D.)

    AE Follis, Constantinople Mint, 10 grams, 28mm

    Obverse: Diademed, Draped and Cuirassed Bust Right, DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG

    Reverse: Large M, cross above, star to left and right, officina letter below

    Reference: SB 160, Dumbarton Oaks Collection 30.

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  17. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

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    Picked up this today ... have wanted an example over 40mm for some time.
    Will be quite the monster in hand.. can't wait.

    Byzantine Empire, Justinian I (527-565) AE follis
    Condition: Very Fine
    Weight: 23.4 g
    Diameter: 42.3 mm
     
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  18. BenSi

    BenSi Well-Known Member

    Beautiful example, congratulations.
     
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