1951.31.4.518: Follis of Justinian I, Rome
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.518
- People
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Justinian I, Byzantine (r. c. 527 - 565 CE)
- Title
- Follis of Justinian I, Rome
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 538-544 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
- Period
- Byzantine period, Early
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/147388
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 16.47 g
- Die Axis
- 7
- Denomination
- follis
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: DNIVSTINI ANVSPPAVC
- Reverse Inscription: In ex., ROMA. Beneath, A (stylized)
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- DOC 1, 324a.3 (p. 175)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
- Accession Year
- 1951
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.518
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust of Justinian to r., with diadem and paludamentum fastened at the shoulder leaving the epaulet exposed.
Rev.: M; above cross, to l. star, to r. cross.
Verification Level
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