Justinian half follis for referencing!!!

[Canaan]

Hello to all, i have this Justinian half follis is it from Rome mint?? and any references would be greatly appreciated.
it is 21mm and 3.74 grams
Regards.

[pogh_poor]

It appears to be:

Justinian I, AE Half-follis, Rome mint. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, finer style, normal sized head and neck / Large K, star to left, cross to right, all within wreath. SB 302, DOC 325a.

Pogh_poor

[Canaan]

Thanks alot Pogh_poor that was very helpful so Rome mint it is, but what does finer style in the description means?

[Abu Galyon]

Yes, SBCV 302, but one should perhaps add that your coin, while of the appropriate diameter, is very light for its type; the 10 specimens listed in DOC average at 7.44g and the lightest given is 5.41g.

Bill R.

P.S. I'm not sure if this is what pooh_poor had in mind with 'finer style', but many coins from the Rome mint depict Justinian with a very fat neck.

[Canaan]

Thanks Bill,  very interesting

[vercingetorix]

Very nice coin, well centered, with complete details if you should consider the genre. Also Rome is a rare mint compared to the very common eastern mints, so this is a very nice find. Congrats!

[Canaan]

Thanks alot vercingetorix, i find this coin turning to be .ore interesting than i thought.