Justinian I, Copper, Decanummium, Constantinople, 545/546
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right and wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DNIVSTINI-NVSPPVK
Reverse
I with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and X|I|II in right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right and wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DNIVSTINI-NVSPPVK
Reverse
I with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and X|I|II in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1973.8 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian I |
| Date of Reign | 527–565 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Decanummium |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 545/546 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
MIBE 133, no. 99.