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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.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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