TYPE |
Byzantine Empire, Justin II (565-578 AD), bronze follis, Antioch (Theupolis) mint, struck 565/6 AD, 16.33g |
DESCRIPTION |
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Obv: |
Helmeted and cuirassed bust of emperor facing, holding Victory that crowns him and shield, traces of Latin legend |
Rev: |
Denomination (M = 40 nummi), cross above, reg. yr. 1 in r. field (stars above and below it), officina "gamma" below, mintmark THEUP in ex. |
REFERENCE: |
SB 378 |
GRADING: |
AVF, brown patina, weaker peripheral strike, rare |
ORDER INFO: |
B3093, $235 |
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