Justin I, Copper, Pentanummium, Nikomedeia, 522-527
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and diadem. Cross above head
IΝIVSΤIΝ[ ]ΛV
Reverse
Christogram () with Ν in left field and Ε in right field. Faint single pellet in angles of Christogram below.
Obverse
Bust of Justin I facing right wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and diadem. Cross above head
IΝIVSΤIΝ[ ]ΛV
Reverse
Christogram () with Ν in left field and Ε in right field. Faint single pellet in angles of Christogram below.
| Accession number | BZC.2015.055 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin I |
| Date of Reign | 518–527 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Pentanummium |
| Mint | Nikomedeia |
| Date | 522 – 527 |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Relation of Dies | 1:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Warren P. Esty, 12 December 2015, from the Rev. Dan Clark collection, no. 93, var. 1.
Commentary
Variant of DOC 1:83, no. 37, and MIB 1:105, no. 47. Here with cross above head.