I first posted this coin over on the Unleaned board as it is
part of a large batch of coins I am currently cleaning. I am a
complete novice with
Byzantines and this is the first one I have come across. I would appreciate comments and feedback with my first stab at an
attribution.
"Facing
bust" bronze 1/2
follis of Justinian ?? (527-565 AD)
DN IVSTINIANVS PP
AVG, with Justinian facing, holding a
cross on
his right hand, with a
cross to
his right.
Large K (stands for 20 nummi ??) on
reverse, ANNO to the left, XX (regnal year 20, what dates this coin to 546/548 AD),
cross above, V and Z underneath.
I take it that the V and Z are
mint marks. What
mint?
Can anyone
help me in corfirming my first guess and maybe
help me towrds a reference?
I know these are a lot of questions but I am fresh to this
area and keen to learn.
Regards,
Maridvnvm