Justin I, Copper, Pentanummium, Constantinople, 518-522
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right and wearing a cape and diadem.
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Reverse
Ε with C|O|N in right field.
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right and wearing a cape and diadem.
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Reverse
Ε with C|O|N in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.1970.27.1 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin I |
| Date of Reign | 518–527 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Pentanummium |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 518 – 522 |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 1 July 1970
Commentary
Variant of DOC 1:44, no. 20 (Grierson notes, “this coin has no officina letter, the Ε perhaps serving the purpose”). As MIBE 98, no. 28.