Lot 3014

Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Justin I and Justinian I, (A.D. 527), AE pentanummium (1.65 g), Antioch mint, coin struck between 4 April-1 August 527, obv. diademed, draped, and cuirassed facing busts of Justin I and Justinian I, cross between above, traces of legend around, rev. Tyche of Antioch seated left, river god Orontes below her, E to left reversed; all within shrine, (S.133, DOC 17, MIB 13, T.150). Nearly very fine, brown patina with pleasing surfaces, very rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from Jean Elsen, from Sale 58 (lot 17).

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$60

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