BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justinian I. 527-565. Æ pentanummium. 2.32 gm. 15 mm. Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. Struck 551-556. His diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; D N IVSTINI - ANVS P P AV / Large Є with central cross, star to right. SB 244. DOC 271. MIB 161. Near Extremely Fine; attractive dark patina. An uncommonly fine example of an unusual piece.