Lot 297
Byzantine Empire. Justin I and Justinian I, Apr.-Aug. 527. decanummium or 10 nummi (3.84g), Antioch, uncertain officina (probably 2nd). DN DN IVSTINVS ET IVSTINI[ANVS PP AVG], facing diad., dr. and cuir. busts of Justin, on l., and Justinian, on r., cross above. [B CO]N-CORDI, large I between two crosses, ANTX in ex. DOC 16 var. (citing specimen in the BM); MIB 12 and pl. 12 (this coin); cf. Sear 132. Very Fine with dark green patina and very rare, one of only five specimens recorded by Hahn.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 6, lot 8; ex Protonotarios Collection The Christov Family Collection.
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