Description: Justin I | AE Pentanummium Reference: SB 111 Date: 518-527 CE Obverse: DN IVSTINVS PP AV, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Tyche of Antioch seated, retrograde epsilon to left, all within shrine Mint: Antioch Size: 14.0 mm Weight: 1.68 grams Ex. Vitangelo Collection. A very fine small bronze coin issued in the early sixth century CE. It remains in remarkably good condition for the type with strong striking on the obverse and reverse. The pentanummi of Justin I bore a number of different designs and this one from Antioch bears that city's patron goddess Tyche. Circa 300 BCE the Greek sculptor Eutychides created a colossal statue of Tyche, the goddess of fortune, for the newly founded Seleucid city of Antioch. Since that time the city struck coins bearing their pagan goddess' image. This coin continues that 800 year tradition, despite being nearly 200 years into the Christian period. Its probable that this pagan iconography was entirely secular by the sixth century, and that the mint was merely striking coins with Tyche as a civic symbol, not a god to be worshipped. Regardless, to my knowledge, this is the last instance of a pagan god or goddess appearing on Roman coinage. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-10-01T22:13:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Pentanummium
Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 518-527 CE
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
Variety: Justin I
Certification: Uncertified
