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Justinian I, Copper, Nummus, Carthage, 547-552

 
 

Obverse

Bust of Justinian I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.

Reverse

Christogram () in double border.

Obverse

Bust of Justinian I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.

Reverse

Christogram () in double border.

Accession number BZC.1971.25.7
Catalogue ID as DOC 1:170, no. 311
Ruler Justinian I
Date of Reign 527–565
Metal Copper
Denomination Nummus
Mint Carthage
Date 547552
Diameter 7.0 mm
Weight 0.83 g
Relation of Dies 7:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

The inscription on the obverse is illegible.

MIBE 162, no. 206a.

Acquisition History

Gift of Philip Grierson, 16 March 1971, from Jean Mazard Collection via Mme. N. Kapamadji