A very rare follis of Justinian I from Ravenna
Lot 670
Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 32 mm, 13.56 g, 6 h), Ravenna, RY 34 = 560/1. D N IVSTINIANVS P I C (sic!) Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder; in field to right, cross. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and X/XX/IIII; above, cross; in exergue, RAVEN/NA. DOC -. MIBE 233. SB 323. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Minor smoothing, otherwise, very fine.

From the Nea Rhomē Collection, formed in the early 2000s.

This issue was struck in the years following the reconquest of Ravenna from the Ostrogoths by Narses in 552.
Starting price:
75 CHF
Hammer price:
2800 CHF
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Closing time: 03-Dec-22, 17:34:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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