CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Justin I
- Denomination:
- AV Tremissis
- Composition:
- Gold
- Date:
- 518-527 AD
- Obverse:
- D N INVSTINVS PP AVG, Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justin I, right
- Reverse:
- VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / CONOB, Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star
- Reference:
- DOC I 4; MIBE 5; SBCV 58
- Size:
- 14.30mm, 1.1g, 6h
- Province:
- Constantinopolis
- Grade:
- VF, toned, areas of weak strike, scratches, slightly wavy flan, clipped
- Provenance:
- ex Classical Numismatic Group eAuction 443 (1 May 2019), Lot 618
In his early life, Justin I was a peasant of Thraco-Roman or Illyro-Roman descent. Following a barbaric invasion, he took refuge in Constantinople, where he joined the the palace guard, the excubitors. Due to his ability and notable bravery, he rose through the ranks and ultimately became their commander. When the Emperor Anastatius died, Justin I was elected as the new emperor by the council. His reign marked the beginning of the first golden age of the Byzantine Empire under the Justinian Dynasty. Notably, Justin I ended the Acacian schism thus restoring relations with the Roman Church. He was supported by his brilliant nephew Justinian who would later become his successor.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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