Details
LOT 3233
Justin II, with Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis. AD 565-578.
Nicomedia mint. Dated RY 10 (574/5). 1st officina. O N IVSTI-NVS P P AV(ligate), Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform sceptre, respectively / Large M; cross above, ANNO X (date) across field; A below, NIKO in exergue. DOC 100b; MIBE 46a; SB 369. Very Fine.(11.80gr, 29mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Ex London, UK, collection.
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