Justinian I, Silver, Light Miliarense, Thessalonike, 527-552
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right.
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Reverse
Justinian I in military costume. Left hand on shield, spear in right hand.
CLORIRO-MNORVM
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in right field.
Exergue
TES
Obverse
Bust of Justinian I facing right.
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Reverse
Justinian I in military costume. Left hand on shield, spear in right hand.
CLORIRO-MNORVM
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in right field.
Exergue
TES
| Accession number | BZC.2007.5 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian I |
| Date of Reign | 527–565 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Light Miliarense |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 527 – 552 |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Glenn Woods from Michael Metlich collection
Commentary
MIBE 122, no. N50b.
C. Preda, “O moneda bizantina de argint inedita,” 124, fig. 1.