Justinian I, Copper, Decanummium, Constantinople, 552/553
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DNIVSTINI-NVSPPVC
Reverse
I with cross above, Δ below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|X|Ϛ in the right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DNIVSTINI-NVSPPVC
Reverse
I with cross above, Δ below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|X|Ϛ in the right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1969.36.2 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian I |
| Date of Reign | 527–565 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Decanummium |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 552/553 |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Cyril Mango, 12 September 1969
Commentary
MIBE 133, no. 99.