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Follis from the Byzantine Empire of Justinian I, 527-565
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Follis from the Byzantine Empire of Justinian I, 527-565

542 · striking (metalworking); bronze (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Bronze coin on a large planchet. Obverse: bust of the emperor in armor and diadem facing front, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Reverse: between the year indication Anno XV the letter M [=40, value indication, 40 nummi] with a cross above the letter. In the exergue the letters CON [=Constantinople].

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coinfollisveertig nummia
Credit lineFollis uit het Byzantijnse Keizerrijk van Justinianus I, 527-565. 542. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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