Justinian I; AE 4 Nummi, Thessalonica
155,00 €
Description
Justinian I (527 – 565 AD). AE 4 Nummi, Thessalonica mint. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Large Δ; cross above, A – P across field.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,30 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | MIB 175; SB 194 |
| Commentary: | rare; grey patina with contrasting deposits |
Historical Context
Justinian I died on 14th of November 565 and his body rested in peace until 1204 when Latin crusaders took the city and desecrated his tomb.






