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LOT 3924
Justin II and Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis. Dated RY 10 (AD 574/5). Nicomedia mint. 1st officina.
∂ N IVSTI-NVS P P AVC, Justin and Sophia, both nimbate, enthroned facing; Justin holding globus cruciger and Sophia holding cruciform sceptre; cross(?) between / Large M; cross above; ANNO X (date) across field; A below, NIKO in exergue. DOC I 100a; SB 369. Very Fine.(13.36gr, 28mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3924
Justin II and Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis.
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 40 (for guidance only)
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