Justinian I; AE 2 Nummi, Carthage
Description:
Justinian I (527 - 565 AD). AE 2 Nummi, Carthage mint 533-538 AD. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right between two crosses / Large B
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
0,98 g
Grade:
F/VF
Attribution:
DOC 102 ('Thessalonica'); MIB 190; SB 277
Commentary:
rare; bronze patina, slightly off center, worn obverse die
History:
After the fall of Carthage and the North African Kingdom of the Vandals in 533-534 AD Gelimer - the last King of Vandals - was paraded in triumph in Constantinople and later was allowed to live in Galatia where he died 20 years later.
Article Number:
004-01-07-44953