Description: Justinian I (527 - 565 AD). AE 8 Nummi, Thessalonica mint. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVC; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Large H, A left, P right, cross between two stars above.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 3,02 g

Grade: F/F

Attribution: Sear 192

Commentary: ruddy brown patina, flan crack

History: The city was seriously dameged in the earthquake of 620 AD and only a couple of years later the local mint ceased operation after 3 centuries.

Article Number: 047-07-03-41652