Description: Justinian I (527 - 565 AD). AE Pentanummium, Constantinople mint 543-565 AD. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Large ε, cross right.

Diameter: AE13 mm

Weight: 1.46 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: DOC 97e; SB 172

Commentary: mottled green and grey patina, good details for type

History: With Justin I, Justinian I and Justin II the Roman Empire has been ruled for 56 years by an uncle-nephew dynasty.

Article Number: 016-04-03-44287