Justinian I. AE Follis, Constantinople mint, 4th officina, AD 527-537

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Byzantine, Justinian I. AE Follis (bronze, 15.7g, 28.5mm), Constantinople mint, 4th officina, AD 527-537
Obv: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M; cross above, star to left, cross to right; Δ/CON
Ref: DOC 28d; MIBE 84; SB 158 Rarity/Choice: Scarce in this condition, VF
Note: This bronze follis captures Justinian I’s drive to strengthen and unify the Byzantine Empire during the early years of his reign (527–537). It was issued while he undertook ambitious legal reforms, church building, and military campaigns to reconquer former Roman territories. The coin’s widespread circulation reinforced imperial authority and symbolized the reach of his administration and vision for a renewed Roman world.