Justinian I AE Follis (AD 539) — Roman Empire Restorer
Large bronze follis from Emperor Justinian I "the Great" — minted at peak of Roman restoration during Hagia Sophia era.
Crowned Imperial Design
• Obverse: Facing Justinian I — crown w/ pendilia, robes, globus cruciger
• Reverse: Large M (40 nummi) — cross above, mintmark, ANNO + regnal year
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (AE)
• Denomination: Follis (40 nummi)
• Date: AD 539
• Mint: Constantinople/imperial mints
Golden Age Reconquests
• Reconquered Africa, Italy, southern Spain (Belisarius/Narses)
• Corpus Juris Civilis — foundation of Western law
• Built Hagia Sophia (architectural miracle)
• Survived Plague of Justinian (541-542 pandemic)
Collector Masterpiece
Iconic bronze from Byzantium's cultural zenith. Empire restorer essential.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
Justinian I AE Follis (AD 539) — Roman Empire Restorer
Large bronze follis from Emperor Justinian I "the Great" — minted at peak of Roman restoration during Hagia Sophia era.
Crowned Imperial Design
• Obverse: Facing Justinian I — crown w/ pendilia, robes, globus cruciger
• Reverse: Large M (40 nummi) — cross above, mintmark, ANNO + regnal year
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (AE)
• Denomination: Follis (40 nummi)
• Date: AD 539
• Mint: Constantinople/imperial mints
Golden Age Reconquests
• Reconquered Africa, Italy, southern Spain (Belisarius/Narses)
• Corpus Juris Civilis — foundation of Western law
• Built Hagia Sophia (architectural miracle)
• Survived Plague of Justinian (541-542 pandemic)
Collector Masterpiece
Iconic bronze from Byzantium's cultural zenith. Empire restorer essential.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
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