JUSTINIAN I pentanummium

• JUSTINIAN I pentanummium (527-565 AD)
• Obverse : D N IVSTINIANVS P P AV, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right /
• Reverse : Large Є with cross at centre; Δ to right.
• 2,08 gr.
• Antioch mint
• Sear 241; DOC 268d

Justinian I coin

Dive into the Byzantine era with this pentanummium of Justinian I, struck between 527 and 565 AD. Weighing 2.08 grams, this historic coin comes from the mint of Antioch. On the obverse, it features a diademed, draped, and cuirassed portrait of Emperor Justinian facing right, symbolizing his imperial dignity and authority.

The reverse is marked by a large letter epsilon (Ε) with a cross in its center, and a delta (Δ) to the right, illustrating the close ties between power and the Christian faith of the time.

This coin is a tangible testimony to the historical richness and grandeur of the Byzantine Empire, capturing the essence of an era where religion and royalty were intimately linked, ideal for collectors and lovers of ancient history.

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