Justin II; AE 2½ Nummi, Rome
170,00 €
Description
Justin II (565 – 578 AD). AE 2½ Nummi, Rome mint 565-572 AD. D N IVSTINV P AVG; helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield / Large N (retrograde C), all within wreath.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE11 |
| Weight [g]: | 0,94 |
| Grade: | gF/VF |
| Attribution: | SB 283C corr. (Justinian I; Carthage mint; AE Nummus). |
| Commentary: | very rare; olive-grey patina |
Historical Context
After 20 years of Gothic War (535-554 AD) the city of Rome was devastated with only 2 aqueducts functional and the population reduced by 90% compared to pre-war time.
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