Justinian I, Copper, Eight Nummi, Thessalonike, 538-552
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DNIVSTINI-NVSP
Reverse
H with ΘE and large pellet above, in left field, and P in right field (meaning argyron).
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
DNIVSTINI-NVSP
Reverse
H with ΘE and large pellet above, in left field, and P in right field (meaning argyron).
| Accession number | BZC.2007.3 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian I |
| Date of Reign | 527–565 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Eight Nummi |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 538 – 552 |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Glenn Woods from Michael Metlich Collection
Commentary
Variant of DOC 1:107, no. 100, with ΘE above.
MIBE 155–56, nos. 173–74 (similar, but do not include the ΘE and pellet mark).