New coin for my collection. Justin I

[the_Thing ®]

These coins are typically crude. Very early coins, some of the first minted by the Byzantine empire. I like the patina, the large flan, and I paid what I would consider a very good bargin price.

 

 

Bronze follis, S 62, F, 5th officina, Constantinople mint, 17.988g, 34.6mm, 180o, obverse D N IVSTINVS PP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, cross rising from diadem; reverse Large M between two stars, cross above, E (5th officina) below, CON in exergue; larg flan;

 

 

I'll have to wait till i get the coin in hand to make a percise dating, but it is between 518 AD and 527 AD.

[Hoot]

Superb!

 

So, has anyone researched the operations of the Contantinople Mint? It would be interesting to know what their processes were, how long they lasted, how they evolved, etc.

 

Hoot

[the_Thing ®]

I've got some reference material coming in. Lots to learn, and lots of mints. I wish I could of found an example of that coin in better condition, but, like I said, they are all crude, and the price couldn't be beat. I just got in some safe-t-flips today, so I'll finally get a chance to start putting all my follis' in somewhat of a labeled order. I love these flips, beat the heck out of cardboard 2x2's and slabs. The inserts that come with the flips can hold a whole lot of information. I found some macros for the inserts.