Lot 581: Justin II. 565-578. Æ nummus. Contemporary imitation(?). Copying Antioch.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 22 (Auction 328)

Description

Justin II. 565-578. Æ nummus (9 mm, 0.85 g, 5 h). Contemporary imitation(?). Copying Antioch. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justin II right / Monogram within circular border. Cf. DOC 149; cf. MIBE 66; cf. SB 387. Dark brown patina with earthen encrustations. Clear monogram and portrait. Very fine.

A seemingly unrecorded monogram for the issue, thus perhaps imitative. Additionally, the official issue does not have the linear border on the reverse.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 581
Listing #: 190655
Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 6:13:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $105
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Description

A seemingly unrecorded monogram for the issue, thus perhaps imitative. Additionally, the official issue does not have the linear border on the reverse.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 581
Listing #: 190655
Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 6:13:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100