Description: JUSTINIAN I. 527-565 AD. Æ Follis (12.66 gm, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 527-528 AD? JUSTINIAN I. 527-565 AD. Æ Follis (12.66 gm, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 527-528 AD? Crude diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large M; cross above, stars flanking; A/THESSOB. DOC I -; Metcalf, Copper p. 12, pl. I, B; MIB I -; SB -. Near VF, olive green patina, scrape on head. ($200)The reverse type on this specimen, introduced under Justin I, was the first type used at Thessalonica. Prior to this piece, the only known issue of Justinian I with this reverse was a specimen struck using a modified obverse die of Justin (cited by Metcalf). The present piece was certainly struck from an obverse die of Justinian, not a re-cut Justin die. The crude style of the coin is consistent with the early issues of Thessalonica (Metcalf's "Primitive style"), and does not suggest it is a contemporary imitation. It is possible that this is a brief transitional issue from early in Justinian's reign, before the introduction of the local monetary system, circa 528 AD. MUCH NICER IN HAND REF:BB-3-4
Price: 103.85 USD
Location: Collingwood, Ontario
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Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Era: Ancient
Fineness: 0.999
KM Number: 1
Certification: Signed COA
