Justinian I; AE 16 Nummi, Thessalonica
Description:
Justinian I (527 - 565 AD). AE 16 Nummi, Thessalonica mint 538-552 AD. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AV; diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large IS; cross between stars above, A-P across field, TES in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
6,22 g
Grade:
Attribution:
MIBE 169da; DOC 98c; Sear 177
Commentary:
dark olive-grey patina
History:
Justinian I was the last Roman Emperor to speak Latin as a first language.
Article Number:
047-02-04-41652