Follis (Coin) Portraying the Emperor Justin I or Justinian I

Art Institute of Chicago

Follis (Coin) Portraying the Emperor Justin I or Justinian I

Byzantine, minted in Constantinople

Date
6th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Istanbul
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor, either Justin I or Justinian I. The back (reverse) shows an inscription with cross and two stars.

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Object type
AAT300037334

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