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LOT 3620
Justin and Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis. Dated RY 9 (573/4). Cyzicus mint. 2nd officina.
D N IVSTINVƧ P P AV, Nimbate figures of Justin, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform sceptre, seated facing on double throne; Christogram above / Large M; cross above; A N N O ς III (date) across field; B below, KYZ in exergue. DOC 122d; MIBE 50c; SB 372. Good Very Fine. Well-centred example in a lovely green patina with brown highlights.(13.99gr, 29mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, gentleman.
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