Description: Byzantine Empire, Justinian I (527 - 565 AD). 8 Nummi, Thessalonica, ca. 552-562. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; / Large H between smaller A and P, chi-rho above.

Diameter: AE19 mm

Weight: 3,54 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Sear 191

Commentary: bronze surfaces with contrasting patina remains, scarce issue with good bust

History: The most convincing explanation for the meaning of A and P (H being the value) is "arca praefecturia" - the office responsible for the coin production or the provision of the metal.

Article Number: 003-06-03-41652