Description: Justinian I (527 - 565 AD). AE Pentanummium, Cherson mint. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTOR; emperor standing facing, holding long cross and globe.

Diameter: AE14 mm

Weight: 2,48 g

Grade: F/F

Attribution: Sear 197A

Commentary: rare; dark green patina

History: In 581 AD Cherson was besieged by Göktürks, Turc people, whose distant relatives bring the empire to its ultimate end nearly 9 centuries later.

Article Number: 048-08-01-41652