1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LXI (4-5 May 2024)
  3. The Byzantine Empire
Lotto 717:
Justin I and Justinian I (4 April-1 August 527). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Obv. D N IVSTIN ЄT IVSTINIAN P P AVG. Justin and Justinian seated facing, each holding globus; cross between heads; in exergue, CONOB. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG I. Αngel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 5; MIBE 1d; Sear 117. AV. 4.40 g. 20.50 mm. RR. Two light graffiti on obverse. EF. In the later years of his rule, Justin I, sensing his declining health, chose to designate his nephew as co-Augustus in order to ensure a smooth transition of power. This nephew, known as Flavius Justinianus, then assumed the throne, marking the beginning of the reign of one of the most significant early Byzantine leaders. Their joint rule endured for a brief period of around four months and resulted in the minting of only a few coins featuring both rulers.
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