527 AD., Justin I. and Justinian I., Antiochia mint, Æ Pentanummium, Sear BC 133.
Justin I. and Justinian I., Antiochia mint,
Æ Pentanummium (12-13 mm / 1.22 g), 527 AD.,
Obv.: + D ND [IVSTIN] ET IVSTINIANVS , diademed and draped busts of Justin and Justinian facing.
Rev.: Tyche of Antioch seated left, reversed Є (value mark = 5 Nummi) to left, all within shrine.
Sear BC 133 ; DOC 17 ; MIB 13 .
For a few months in 527 (04.04.-01.08.), Justinian was made co-emperor with Justin I. This assured a smooth succession. As this was for a brief period, the coins are rather scarce.