Justinian I Byzantine Empire Pentanummium (AD 527–565) – NGC Certified

Own a certified bronze Pentanummium of Justinian I, the greatest emperor of the Byzantine Empire, authenticated and slabbed by NGC. This small denomination coin offers a direct link to a ruler whose ambition and vision shaped the medieval world.

Justinian I, often called "the Great," reigned from 527 to 565 AD, ruling alongside his powerful wife Theodora. His reign was defined by the ambitious goal of renovatio imperii — the restoration of the Roman Empire's former territories and glory. His generals, including Belisarius, reconquered large parts of North Africa, Italy, and Spain from barbarian control.

One of Justinian’s greatest achievements was the codification of Roman law into the Corpus Juris Civilis, a legal work that would form the backbone of Western civil law for centuries. His reign also witnessed a flourishing of Byzantine culture and architecture, with Constantinople emerging as the most magnificent city in Christendom, crowned by the construction of the Hagia Sophia.

Despite his successes, the Plague of Justinian devastated the empire, halting many of his military campaigns. Nevertheless, Justinian remained a transformative figure until his death at the age of 83.

The Pentanummium was a low-value coin used in everyday Byzantine commerce, often featuring a simple “E” to indicate its value (5 nummi), alongside Christian or imperial symbols.

Certified by NGC, this coin offers collectors a small but powerful piece of history from the reign of one of Byzantium’s most influential emperors.