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LOT 3919
Justinian I AE 40 Nummi or Follis. Dated RY 33 (AD 559/60). Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. 3rd officina.
D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right / Large M; A N N O X X X III (date) across field, cross above, Γ below; THЧP' (star).in exergue. DOC 229c; SB 222. Very Fine.(19.34gr, 35mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3919
Justinian I AE 40 Nummi or Follis.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$40 - 54 (for guidance only)
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