Byzantine, Large Heavy Bronze Follis Justinian I Constantinople 527-565 AD, 17.9 grams

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Item number: B013

Obv. Draped bust Justinian I right , Latin Inscriptions 

Rev. Large M , cross above, cross right, star left, Monogram, CON 

Syria/Antioch Mint 

Weight: 17.9 grams 

Size: 29.28 mm

Obv. Laureate Diademed Draped Bust Right of Septimus Severus, Latin/Roman Inscriptions 

Rev. Nike Symbol of Victory Holding Nike, Latin/Roman Inscriptions 

Orichalcum is a noble metal used in ancient, normally it's an alloy of Copper/Brass with Silver or Gold , or both, it's different from Bronze which is an alloy of Copper/Brass and Zinc or Tin 

Septimus Severus born 11 April 145 AD, and died 4 February 211 AD. 
Lucuis Septimus Severus was a Roman Politician who served as Emperor from 193-211 AD, he was born in Leptis Magna in The Roman Province of Africa 

Spouce: Julia Domna 187-211 AD, Paccia Marciana 175-186 AD 

Children: Caracalla and Geta 

Grandchild: Aurelia Antonia 

Weight: 27.9 grams 

Size: 32.71 mm