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Coinage of the “Justinian Plague.” AE Follis. Constantinople, 540/1 CE
Justinian I “The Great” (527 – 565 CE) AE Follis (23.8g, 39mm, 6h). Struck in Constantinople, 1 Aug 540 – 31 Jul 541 (Regnal Year 14).
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI. Diademed, helmeted & cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in r. hand & shield over l. shoulder decorated w/ equestrian motif; in field to r., cross.
Rev: Large M, ANNO – X/II/II to either side. Cross above. A below. CON in exergue.
References: SB 163; DOC 39a.
Provenance: Ex-Ancient & Medieval Coins Canada Auction 2, Lot 274 (9 Nov 2019); Ex-“TheRed” Collection; Ex-FORVM Ancient Coins, with tag.
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Julian II “The Apostate” AE Double-Maiorina. Nicomedia, 361-3 AD
Julian II “The Apostate” (AD 360 – 363) AE Double-Maiorina (8.2g, 29mm). Nicomedia, 361-363 AD.
Obv: DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVB / NIKB, palm branch to either side in exergue. Apis bull standing right, two stars above.
Ref: RIC 121.
Pedigree: Acquired circa 2010.
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