Justinian I; 8 Nummi, Thessalonica
140,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE19 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,54 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Sear 191 |
| Commentary: | bronze surfaces with contrasting patina remains, scarce issue with good bust |
Historical Context
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.
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