Details
LOT 3619
Justin II and Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis. Dated RY 6 (AD 570/1). Constantinople mint. 4th officina.
Nimbate figures of Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter, respectively / Large M; cross above, date across field; Δ below, CON in exergue. SB 360. Very Fine.(12.98gr, 30mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
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