Description: Justin I (518 - 527 AD). AE Pentanummium, Constantinople mint for Cherson. DN IVSTINVS PP AVG; pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / VICTOR; emperor standing facing, holding long cross and shield.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 2,76 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: SB 112B

Commentary: scarce; dark green patina

History: Justin I stands as a dividing point between the old thouroghly Roman empire and the dominantly eastern and Greek empire of the next millenium.

Article Number: 061-06-08-42750