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Details
LOT 3261
Justin II, with Sophia AE 20 Nummi or Half Follis. AD 565-578.
Cyzicus mint. Dated RY 12 (AD 576/7). Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform sceptre, respectively / Large K; ANNO to left, cross above, X II (date) to right; KYZ below. SB 373. Good Very Fine.(7.57gr, 25mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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