Justinian I Early AE Follis (AD 539) — Pre-Reconquest Reform Giant
Massive bronze follis (19.07g) from Justinian I Year XII — minted just before ambitious Roman Empire restoration campaigns.
Warrior Emperor Design
• Obverse: Helmeted armored bust facing — cross-globus + shield; DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVC
• Reverse: Large M (40 nummi) — ANNO XII, cross, CON mintmark
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (AE)
• Denomination: Follis (40 nummi)
• Weight: 19.07 grams
• References: Berk-217; DOC 37c; MIB-95
• Date: AD 539 (12th regnal year)
• Mint: Constantinople
Empire Revival Prelude
• Pre-Belisarius reconquests (Africa 533, Italy 535+)
• Monetary reforms stabilized Eastern Roman economy
• Christianity + Roman Latin traditions fused
• Constantinople = Mediterranean's richest capital
Collector Masterpiece
Imposing early Justinian bronze documenting pre-golden age reforms. Monumental size essential.
Justinian I Early AE Follis (AD 539) — Pre-Reconquest Reform Giant
Massive bronze follis (19.07g) from Justinian I Year XII — minted just before ambitious Roman Empire restoration campaigns.
Warrior Emperor Design
• Obverse: Helmeted armored bust facing — cross-globus + shield; DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVC
• Reverse: Large M (40 nummi) — ANNO XII, cross, CON mintmark
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (AE)
• Denomination: Follis (40 nummi)
• Weight: 19.07 grams
• References: Berk-217; DOC 37c; MIB-95
• Date: AD 539 (12th regnal year)
• Mint: Constantinople
Empire Revival Prelude
• Pre-Belisarius reconquests (Africa 533, Italy 535+)
• Monetary reforms stabilized Eastern Roman economy
• Christianity + Roman Latin traditions fused
• Constantinople = Mediterranean's richest capital
Collector Masterpiece
Imposing early Justinian bronze documenting pre-golden age reforms. Monumental size essential.
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