Description
Justinian I (527 – 565 AD).AE Pentanummium, Constantinople mint. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right; large cross cut into defaced surface / Large Є, Γ right.
Justinian I; defaced AE Pentanummium, Constantinople
85,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE12 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,42 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | DOC I 96; SB 170 |
| Commentary: | interesting specimen; dark grey patina with sandy deposits |
Historical Context
Justinian was very unpopular and those types were issued only years after dozens of thousands were killed by his soldier in Nika riots.
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