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Justinian I, Copper, Decanummium, Constantinople, 544/545

 
 

Obverse

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

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Reverse

I with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and X||III in right field.

Exergue

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Obverse

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

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Reverse

I with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and X||III in right field.

Exergue

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Accession number BZC.1975.3.3
Catalogue ID as DOC 1:98, no. 80
Ruler Justinian I
Date of Reign 527–565
Metal Copper
Denomination Decanummium
Mint Constantinople
Date 544/545
Diameter 19.0 mm
Weight 3.32 g
Relation of Dies 6:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

MIBE 133, no. 99.

Acquisition History

Purchased from Henry Weller, 9 September 1975