XP - Justinian I - Decanummium, Better Style
$41.00
Aug-19-01
Seller twood*xp


             XP - Nice Justinian I - Decanummium, Better Style

               * Justinian I, 527-565 AD - Constantinople Mint.
               * Obv: DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVC; Diademed, draped,
                  cuirassed right facing bust of Justinian I.
             * Rev: Large I; cross above; to left A/N/N/O in four
                lines; to right, X/III in two lines - 13th regnal
                       year - 539/540 AD; CON in exergue.
                      * Sear Byzantine #167, Berk #220.
               * This is an example of an earlier, larger (21mm)
                  piece with better style. A decent portrait of
                Justinian I on this quarter follis denomination.