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Countermarked Byzantine Coins

 

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AE 28mm Follis, 12.1 Grams, Constantinople Mint

Justin II 565-78 A.D. and Sophia

Obverse: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG

Justin on left and Sophia on right seated facing on a double throne, both nimbate, he holds globus crucigen, she holds cruciform scepter. Chi-Rho Countermark in Triangle in lower left.

Reverse: Large M between ANNO and regnal year number u, cross above, officina letter below. CON in ex.

Item Name: Justin II countermarked

item Number CM 2
SOLD

   

Unidentified Byzantine Coin

AE 29mm, 7.7 Grams

Obverse: Star or Cross countermark in center.

Reverse: Large M between ANNO and regnal year number, cross above, officina letter below.

Item Name: Countermarked Byzantine Coin
Item Number: CM 1
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