LOT 3926
Justin II and Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis. Dated RY 8(?) (AD 570/1). Constantinople mint. 3rd officina.
O N IVSTI-NVS P P A[...], nimbate figures of Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform sceptre, respectively / Large M; cross above, date across field; Γ below, CON in exergue. Cf. SB 360. Very Fine.(13.94gr, 29mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Justinian I AE 10 Nummi or Decanummium. Dated RY 25 (AD 551/2). Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. Class D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
D N IVSTI-[...]NVS P P AI, crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large I; cross above, A N N O X X Ч (date) across field; τHЧΠ' in exergue. DOC 256; SB 236. 4.65gr, 22mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Private collection, South Germany. -
Justin II, with Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis. Dated RY 10 (AD 574/5). Uncertain military mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Nimbate imperial couple seated facing on double throne / Large M; ANNO to left; X (date) to right, cross above, A below, KYZ in exergue. MIBE 90b; DOC 123 (Cyzicus); SB 372 (Cyzicus). 10.03gr, 26mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Pierced.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Heraclius AE 40 Nummi or Follis. AD 610-641. Uncertain mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / Large M between A N N O and [date; officina letter below, mintmark in exergue]. Cf. SB 804. 10.04gr, 29mm, 2h.
Near Very Fine. Overstruck on Follis of Theoupolis (Antioch).
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
