1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LVIII (5-6 November 2022)
  3. The Byzantine Empire
Lotto 576:
Justinian I (527-565). AE Follis, Rome mint. Obv. D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Large M between cross and star; above, cross; below, ROMA; all within wreath. D.O. 321b; MIB 216; Sear 293. AE. 11.87 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Dark green patina, with reddish brown spots and minor earthen deposits. VF. The wreath around the mark of value celebrates the initially unopposed recapture of Rome in 536 by Belisarius for the empire, which was followed by the epic siege by the Gothic forces of Witigis from March 537 to March 538 (CNG 61, 2172 note).
Base d'asta € 250
Prezzo attuale € 1100
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