Justinian I, AE Pentanummium, Theoupolis (Antioch) Mint, AD 527-565

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Justinian I,Ā  AD 527-565, AE Pentanummium (bronze, 1.91g, 12.7mm), Theoupolis (Antioch) Mint
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right
Rev: Tyche of Antioch seated left within shrine; before her, Š„
Ref: DOC 205; SB 240 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (beautiful earthen highlights on dark patina)
Note: Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, ruled as Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565 AD, overseeing a significant period of expansion and reform. The Pentanummium coin, minted in Theoupolis (Antioch), features on the obverse a diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing right, symbolizing his imperial authority and military prowess. On the reverse, the coin depicts the Tyche of Antioch, the personification of the city’s fortune and prosperity, seated within a shrine. This coin exemplifies Justinian’s efforts to assert imperial power and promote prosperity in Antioch, a key city in the Byzantine Empire.