★ Interesting Imitation ★

JUSTIN I (518-527). Pentanummium. Antioch. Contemporary imitation.

Obv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG.
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Є (retrograde).
Tyche of Antioch seated left; all within shrine.

Cf. Sear 111 (for prototype).

Condition: Extremely fine.

Weight: 1.91 g.
Diameter: 14 mm.