Justin I, Copper, Pentanummium, Cherson, 518-527
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right.
DNIVS-NVIC
Reverse
Standing emperor with cross-topped staff in right hand and globe in left.
VIC-TOR
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right.
DNIVS-NVIC
Reverse
Standing emperor with cross-topped staff in right hand and globe in left.
VIC-TOR
| Accession number | BZC.2002.10 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin I |
| Date of Reign | 518–527 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Pentanummium |
| Mint | Cherson |
| Date | 518 – 527 |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Baldwin’s, 6 September 2002
Commentary
This coin continues the old fifth-century centenionalis at 1/120 of a pound. It circulated only in the region of Cherson, as shown by the local finds. See E. S. Stoljarik, Essays on Monetary Circulation in the North-Western Black Sea Region in the Late Roman and Byzantine Periods: Late 3rd Century–Early 13th Century AD, 66–69.
MIBE 107, no. 78 (similar).