Justin I, Copper, Decanummium, Constantinople, 527
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right.
]VST[ ]ETIVSTININ[
Reverse
I with cross above and six-pointed star in left and right fields.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right.
]VST[ ]ETIVSTININ[
Reverse
I with cross above and six-pointed star in left and right fields.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1974.3 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin I |
| Date of Reign | 518–527 |
| Associated Authority | Justinian I |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Decanummium |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 527 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.13 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 13 April 1974
Commentary
As MIBE 110, no. 6, citing this coin together with one in the Athens Museum and one in the Bucharest Academy; see I. Bǎncilǎ, “O monedǎ bizantinǎ ineditǎ sau puţin cunoscutǎ,” 417–18.