Description
Justin II (565 – 578 AD). AE Decanummium, Carthage mint, dated RY 1 (565/6 AD). DN IVSTINVS PP A; diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large I, cross above, star below, retrograde PR (= primo) ANNO across field; CAR in ex.
Justin II; AE Decanummium, Carthage
245,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,32 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SB 397, DOC 192 |
| Commentary: | very rare; olive-grey patina with contrasting deposits, overstrike |
Historical Context
Byzantine Northern Africa was constantly harrased by Moorish uprisings and wars with small kingdoms which resulted in the death of three successive Byzantine generals in 570-571 AD.
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