LOT 3228
Justin II, with Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis. AD 565-578.
Nicomedia mint. Dated RY 7 (AD 572/573). Justin and Sophia, both nimbate, enthroned facing; Justin holding globus cruciger and Sophia holding cruciform sceptre / Large M; cross above, ANNO GI across fields, A below, NIKO in exergue. SB 369. Very Fine.(11.90gr, 31mm, 5h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s (collector's ticket included).
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Justinian I AE 10 Nummi or Decanummium. AD 527-565.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. Dated RY 24 (AD 550/1). Helmetted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large I; cross above, date across field; mintmark below. DOC 255; MIBE 157; SB 236. 5.23gr, 21mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. -
Heraclius, with Martina and Heraclius Constantine AE 40 Nummi or Follis. AD 610-641.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Cyzicus mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 18 (AD 627/8). Heraclius, in centre, flanked by Martina, on left, and Heraclius Constantine, on right, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger / Large M; cross above, monogram to left, ANNO X ЧI II above and to right; A and KYZ below. DOC 177; MIB 186; SB 841. 5.24gr, 24mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. -
Justinian I AE 40 Nummi or Follis. AD 527-565.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Constantinople mint. Dated RY 28 (AD 554/5). 2nd officina. O N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, helmetted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger with right hand and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif with left; cross to right / Large M, ANNO XXςII (date) across field, cross above, B below; CON in exergue. DOC 51b; SB 163. 16.89gr, 31mm, 7h.
Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
