★ A rare half siliqua of Justinian I ★

Justinian I, 527-565. Half Siliqua (Silver, 14 mm, 1.00 g, 6 h), Ravenna, 552-565. D N IVSTINIANVS AV Diademed bust of Justinian I to right, wearing robe ornamented with row of pellets. Rev. Large C•N within wreath; below, X. DOC 334f. MIB 59ff (Rome). SB 314. Rare. Attractively toned. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.

From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 1970s.