#115 | 1 Byzantine Follis (527) - Justinian I

Country: Byzantine Empire
Emperor: Justinian I the Great (527-565)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 559-565
Value: 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180)
Currency: First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 16.5 g
Diameter: 33 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Technique: Hammered
Orientation: ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield, cross to right.
Lettering: D[OMINVS] N[OSTER] IVSTINIANVS P[ER] P[ETVVS] AVG[VSTVS] (Our lord Justinian perpetual emperor)

Reverse: Large M, cross above, ANNO to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, officina letter beneath
Lettering: ☩ M ANNO XXI Γ [unclear] (M [40 nummi] year 21 3[rd officina] [mint unclear])

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