Justinian I, AE Follis, Constantinople Mint, 1st officina, AE 527-565

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Justinian I, AE Follis (bronze, 12.9g, 30.8mm), Constantinople Mint, 1st officina, AE 527-565
Obv: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Large M; cross above, vertical star and cross across fields; A under M; CON in exergue
Ref: SB 160, DOC 30b Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (light cleaning marks otherwise, beautifuly struck with high relief, earthen patina)
Note: Justinian I, Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565 AD, presided over a transformative era in Byzantine history. Renowned for his legal reforms, including the codification of Roman laws in the Corpus Juris Civilis, Justinian’s reign was marked by significant architectural achievements, most notably the construction of the Hagia Sophia. He embarked on ambitious military campaigns aimed at reclaiming territories lost to barbarian tribes, extending Byzantine influence across the Mediterranean. Justinian’s reign also witnessed religious controversies, such as the disputes over Monophysitism, shaping the theological landscape of the Byzantine Empire. Despite facing internal and external challenges, Justinian’s legacy endures as one of the most influential rulers in Byzantine history.