byzantine fever

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by chrsmat71, Apr 4, 2015.

  1. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    had a case of byzantine fever last week, had to treat with a justian follis and plenty of fluids.

    here's the follis.

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    Justian I
    AE follis
    529 - 533 AD

    obverse: D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, Justinian enthroned facing holding long scepter in right, globus cruciger in left

    reverse: large M, cross above, star left, crescent right, B below (2nd officina), + THEUP in exergue

    Theopolis (Antioch) mint
    SB 214
    30 mm
    17.8g

    nice color on this one, and not the usual facing bust or side view follis.


    here' the fluids..

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    careful...byzantine fever is contagious!


    feel free to post a byzantine follis that needs some spotlight time.
     
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  3. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    What a great example of that type. It looks like my own Byzantine fever has spread :D I have that same type but nowhere near as nice. If you ever need to give it up to a good home, I'll gladly take it with open arms!
     
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  4. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    This Byzantine coin is very brilliant. I don't know why.. BrilByzREv.jpg Byz O.jpg
     
  5. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Very cool lookin' coin-brew-combo, my friend ...

    => cha-fricken-chinnng => that's what I'm talkin' about!!

    Cheers
     
  6. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Wow Chris great coin, the details and color are off the charts, nice big chunky pond skipper! not a Beer drinker, something that dark should be in my motor.:p
     
  7. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Very nice.
     
  8. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Excellent piece Chris. ;)
     
  9. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Unusually nice detail on that coin, great find.
     
  10. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    That's a nice one, chrsmat! You sure are accumulating some big bronzes.
     
  11. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    I love bronzes
     
  12. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Again chrsmat, that's a very sweet brew-colored Justinian the Great that you've added ... the milk-stout looks very handsome next to your fine example (congrats)

    ... my only Justinian-I example doesn't seem to mimic any beers or milk-stouts, but it does kinda blend-in with this milk-shake, yes?


    byza.jpg byzb.jpg
    milkshaken.jpg

    => I hope that you have a happy Easter Sunday, my friend
     
  13. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    thanks everyone!

    i hope you all have a great easter!
     
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  14. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thanks. Same to you.. Peace.
     
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