Struck during the reign of Justinian I, this bronze follis circulated through a world of grand ambition and daily routine.
It passed across market stalls, into workshops, and through the hands of families buying bread or paying small fees across the Byzantine Empire. This was heavy everyday money, trusted and familiar in the palm.
Someone once relied on this exact type of coin to navigate an ordinary moment nearly fifteen centuries ago.
Their world moved on. The coin endured.
You will receive the exact coin pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture Constantinople at the height of imperial ambition. Streets crowded with merchants, soldiers, and laborers. The sound of construction fills the air as the Hagia Sophia rises, while rumors of war and plague spread through the city.
This bronze follis once mattered deeply. It may have paid a soldier guarding the walls or bought bread and oil for a family during shortages. Perhaps a merchant weighed it carefully as the plague crept closer, turning ordinary trade into risk.
Hands shaped by faith, exhaustion, and resilience passed this coin along. People who believed they were rebuilding Rome, even as the cost touched every life. Their world changed.
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Are these items authentic?
Yes. Each piece is several centuries old and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Every item is carefully curated and verified by trusted experts and established dealers.
No replicas. Ever.
How is it possible to own something this old?
These were everyday objects, made and used in huge numbers by ordinary people, much like similar items we use and carry today. It’s one of the oldest continuously traded markets in the world.
Can I handle coins without damaging them?
Absolutely! These objects survived centuries of handling. Normal, respectful handling will not harm them. We include care guidance when appropriate.
How fast will my order ship?
All orders ship out our shop's door within 72 hours, guaranteed.
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Struck during the reign of Justinian I, this bronze follis circulated through a world of grand ambition and daily routine.
It passed across market stalls, into workshops, and through the hands of families buying bread or paying small fees across the Byzantine Empire. This was heavy everyday money, trusted and familiar in the palm.
Someone once relied on this exact type of coin to navigate an ordinary moment nearly fifteen centuries ago.
Their world moved on. The coin endured.
You will receive the exact coin pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture Constantinople at the height of imperial ambition. Streets crowded with merchants, soldiers, and laborers. The sound of construction fills the air as the Hagia Sophia rises, while rumors of war and plague spread through the city.
This bronze follis once mattered deeply. It may have paid a soldier guarding the walls or bought bread and oil for a family during shortages. Perhaps a merchant weighed it carefully as the plague crept closer, turning ordinary trade into risk.
Hands shaped by faith, exhaustion, and resilience passed this coin along. People who believed they were rebuilding Rome, even as the cost touched every life. Their world changed.
