Justinian I, Copper, Nummus, Carthage, 527-565
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
Palm tree and fruit.
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
Palm tree and fruit.
| Accession number | BZC.1971.25.10 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian I |
| Date of Reign | 527–565 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Nummus |
| Mint | Carthage |
| Date | 527 – 565 |
| Diameter | 7.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.62 g |
| Relation of Dies | 11:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Philip Grierson from Mazard Collection via Madame Kapamadji
Commentary
Philip Grierson wondered if this coin could be from the reign of Emperor Maurice. This was also Hahn's attribution in MIB 2:124, no. 134. The evidence from hoards and excavations have since proven that the coin should be given either to the last Vandal king Geilamir or to the early reign of Justinian. See C. Morrisson, “Coin Finds in Vandal and Byzantine Carthage: A Provisional Assessment” and M. Asolati, “L’emissione vandala con il palmizio: Prototipi punici e l'evidenza dei ripostigli.”
MIBE 169, no. 134a.