Pellinore Posted July 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2023 Inspired by the Epic Byzantine thread, where I have little to bring in, I bought this little Justin II penta of Theupolis (Antioch). Can't read the texts nor understand the monogram, can you help me there? I suppose the half circle at the left on the reverse means 'Epsilon' or 5. 3539. Byzantium, Justinus II (565-578). Pentanummium Theoupolis (Antioch). 14-15.5 mm, 2.54 gr. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewomack Posted July 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) I think it might be this coin: https://www.coinarchives.com/a/lotviewer.php?LotID=2225907&AucID=5395&Lot=1116&Val=18bd287783eb4d873d7d731f32ed6827 Which has the following attribution: JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Pentanummium. Theoupolis (Antioch). Obv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Large C containing monogram. Sear 245. Sear says "legend usually badly blundered" for 245, so it may not be legible or comprehensible - a similar type, Sear 240, has the legend: "JVSTINIANVS PP AVG" Perhaps you will catch the Byzantine disease? I am currently happily suffering. 😁 Edited July 7, 2023 by ewomack 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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