TYPE Byzantine Empire, Justinian I (527-565 AD), bronze 5 nummi, Cherson mint
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Diademed emperor's bust to right
Rev: Emperor standing in military attire, holding long cross and globe, legend VICTOR
REFERENCE: SB 197A, DO 371, An 311
GRADING: VF / AVF, flan flaw, dark patina, rare
ORDER INFO: B2985, $150
Rare early struck coinage of Cherson, with an unusual for Byzantine issues reverse, and a double appearance of the 'victorious' Justinian