{"product_id":"justinian-i-byzantine-coin-authentic-04447","title":"Justinian I Byzantine coin, Authentic Roman Follis 527-565AD, Early Christian","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a follis coin from the Byzantine empire minted by emperor Justinian I and dating from 527-565 AD. The reverse features M meaning the value of 40 Nummi and minted in constantinople.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eastern half of the Roman Empire survived the conditions that caused the fall of the West in the 5th century AD, and continued to exist until the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453. During most of its existence, the empire remained the most powerful economic, cultural, and military force in the Mediterranean world. The term \"Byzantine Empire\" was only coined following the empire's demise; its citizens referred to the polity as the \"Roman Empire\" and to themselves as \"Romans\" even though they adopted Christianity and the predominance of Greek instead of Latin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look closely at the photos for the condition and get in touch if you have any questions, I am always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ediameter: 30mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 14.25g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would be a perfect gift for a budding coin collector or to have as a talking piece or to research.\u003cbr\u003e\nYou will receive coins from the ones shown in the photos that you select.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like these then please check out my other listings, I have a large selection of great coins to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee:\u003cbr\u003e\nVPUKcoins offers a 100% lifetime guarantee of authenticity. Every single coin you purchase from our shop is guaranteed to be an authentic coin from the described era. If it is proved that a non-authentic coin has slipped through our checks you are guaranteed to receive a full refund. I do not currently supply certificates of authenticity with the coins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPUKcoins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56856056136060,"sku":"4508","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0047\/1932\/files\/il_fullxfull.8116041972_f94r.jpg?v=1781016524","url":"https:\/\/vpukcoins.com\/products\/justinian-i-byzantine-coin-authentic-04447","provider":"VPUKcoins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}