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Jonezyuk New Member United Kingdom 3 Posts	Posted 03/29/2016 1:33 pm Hi guys, just joined here, I found a coin with my metal detector last week, wondering if anyone had any idea what is it and a date it may of been made etc? appreciate the help thanks * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by Jonezyuk 03/29/2016 4:52 pm Report this Post to the Staff

gymcoachdon Pillar of the Community United States 717 Posts	Posted 03/29/2016 1:39 pm Not my area, but google "coin large M between stars, cross on top" Closest I could find: https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/an...Default.aspx Report this Post to the Staff
HumbleBe New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 03/29/2016 1:57 pm Just came here to welcome you to the group. I am a new member also. Report this Post to the Staff
Petrus Pillar of the Community Belgium 2895 Posts	Posted 03/29/2016 2:50 pm It is a roman or byzantine coin, but for the moment I have no idea Perhaps you have some time to browse this site: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ There are several rulers that have 'M' on their coin Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 03/29/2016 3:23 pm It's a Byzantine follis. The M means that it is equal to 40 nummi. Timeframe would be around 498-600 I believe. Try this link http://byzantinebronzes.ancients.info/page1a.html Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 03/29/2016 3:42 pm Beneath the center point of the M is the officina letter, A. Below that, the letters CON indicate the Constantinople mint. The obverse legend begins with DN IVSTIN and ends with PP AVG, but can't make out if IVS or IANVS is inbetween (for either an Emperor Justin or a Justinian). Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/29/2016 4:48 pm to the community It appears to be a Byzantine follis of Justin I. Here are some little better pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
Jonezyuk New Member United Kingdom 3 Posts	Posted 03/29/2016 4:52 pm thank you guys!! is it worth anything at all? Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/29/2016 8:57 pm Justin I Follis are easy to come by. I paid $30 for mine with a good deal more definition on the obverse. Report this Post to the Staff
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