Lot 288
Byzantine Empire. Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. follis or 40 nummi (14.87g), Antioch, 4th officina. Facing diad., dr. and cuir. busts of Justin, on l., and Justinian, on r., both nimbate, cross above. Rev. Large M between two stars, ANTIX in ex. DOC 14 (citing Sabatier 3); MIB 10; Sear 130. Very Fine for the type and very rare, only four specimens recorded by Hahn, an unusually good example of this remarkable follis type.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
The Christov Family Collection.
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