TYPE Byzantine Empire, Justinian I (527-565 AD), bronze dekanummium (10 nummi), Antioch mint, struck 561-2 AD
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Crowned emperor's bust facing, holding gl. cr., cross to right, Latin legend D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG (partial)
Rev: Large I between regnal year 35, mintmark THEUP in ex.
REFERENCE: SB 239
GRADING: AVF / VF, brown-orange patina
ORDER INFO: B2938, $35
Although the regnal year classifies this piece as stated, the legend appears correct, rather than the "badly blundered" that should be typical for this type.