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Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. AR Eighth Siliqua – 30 Nummi (8mm, 0.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Pope John V and Pope Conon, 685-687. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 132 Byzantine, Silver Estimate: $ 5 000 |
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Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. AR Eighth Siliqua – 30 Nummi (8mm, 0.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Pope John V and Pope Conon, 685-687. Crowned facing bust, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger / Large Rm; cross above; all within border. DOC 68; MIB 43; Aue, Silbermünzen, p. 113, 13-18; M. D. O’Hara, “A Find of Byzantine Silver from the Mint of Rome for the Period A.D. 641-752” in SNR 64 (1985), p. 122, Type 10; SB 1308; MIR 20/2 (Constantine V); Berman –. Attractive light iridescent toning. Near EF. Very rare. Approximately 10-15 known. The last example to sell in CoinArchives hammered for ($13,000) in Gemini XII. An exceptional example. |
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