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You are buying a golden coin. Please see the pictures carefully.
this coin is a gold tremissis issued under Emperor Justin I (who ruled the Byzantine Empire from 518 to 527 AD).
The Obverse Legend Explained
The letters clearly spelled out on the right side of the profile read IVSTINVS P P AVG: p 1
- D N (mostly hidden or worn off on the left side): Dominus Noster (\"Our Lord\").
- P P: Perpetuus (\"Perpetual\" / \"Forever\").
AVG: Augustus (The standard title for the Emperor).
Justin I was the uncle of Justinian the Great. He rose through the military ranks to become emperor, laying the foundation for the massive golden age of the Byzantine empire.
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