Justinian I Æ 40 Nummi. Theoupolis (Antioch), dated RY 21 = AD 547/8. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross in right field / Large M; cross above, ANNO to left, XXI (date) to right, Γ below, 9HЧΠ in exergue. MIBE 145a; DOC 218c; Sear 220. 18.26g, 34mm, 5h.
Very Fine; attractive brown patina.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 8, 31 May 2014, lot 929.