| TYPE |
Byzantine Empire, Justin I and Justinian I joint reign (Apr. - Aug. 527 AD), bronze follis, Nikomedia mint |
| DESCRIPTION |
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| Obv: |
Diademed emperor's bust to right, Latin legend DNINIVSTI ... IVSTNS (partially double-struck) |
| Rev: |
Denomination (M = 40 nummi), crosses above and to sides, officina "beta" and mintmark NIKM at the botom |
| REFERENCE: |
SB 128v |
| GRADING: |
F+, green patina, scarce |
| ORDER INFO: |
B1760, $118 |
| The formal elevation of Justinian, the able nephew of Justin I, to the rank of co-emperor, ensured a smooth succession, and produced scarce joint issues during the few months prior to Justin's death. |
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