Lot 164
Lombard Kings. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage: Alboin - Cleph - Interregnum, c. 568-584 AD. AR Half Siliqua (0.64 gm). Rare. Struck in the name of Justin II (565-578 AD). Draped and diademed bust right; DNIVSTI - NVSPPΛ[VI?]. Reverse: Chi Rho - Cross Patée, with two stars flanking, all within imperial wreath. BMC p. 126, 17 (same dies, earlier state); cf. MEC 297, but in the name of Justinian I. Good strike on choice metal. Darkly toned. A very good example of this issue. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750 - 950.
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