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1855. JUSTIN I and JUSTINIAN I. April-August 527 AD. AV Solidus (4.48 gm). Constantinople mint. DNIVSTIN ET IVSTINIAN PP AV, Justin and Justinian, hands clasped to breasts, enthroned on straight-backed throne; CONOB / / VICTORIA AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding cross and globus cruciger; * Δ/CONOB. SB 115; W.E. Metcalf, "Joint Reign Gold of Justin I and Justinian I", in Studies in Early Byzantine Gold Coinage, Group Π (unlisted dies). Good VF, small rim bruise on obverse. Rare. ($2500)
1858. JUSTINIAN I. Year 15 (541/542 AD). JE Follis (24.88 gm). Nicomedia mint. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, helmeted facing bust / Large M; A/NQCO. SB 201; DOC 1120a; MTB 1112. EF, brown patina. ($350) The James Fox Collection; ex Ediuard J. Waddell Auction II (12 September 1987), lot 610.
Justin was an illiterate peasantfrom Thrace who had acquired the throne through his natural strengths and cunning, but he understood the value ofeducation, especiallyfor his relatives. His nephew Peter was sent to Constantinople, and when his uncle became emperor, the newly re-named Justinian was his trusted advisor. When Justin's health began tofail early in 527, Justinian was readily accepted as co-emperor and the transition ofpower was uneventful. The coming change was advertised by an extensive series ofjoint rtign solidi, judging by the number ofdies known. Presumably, these pieces were withdrawn from tirculation after the accession of Justinian, accountingfor their extreme rarity today.
1859. JUSTINIAN I. Year 15 (541/542 AD). JE Follis (23.12 gm). Cyzicus mint. DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVG, helmeted facing bust / Large M; · Β · /KYZ. SB 207; DOC 1120a; MTB 1168b variety. EF, brown patina. ($350)
1856. JUSTINIAN I. Year 13 (539/540 AD). JE Follis (20.52 gm). Constantinople mint. DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVG, helmeted facing bust / Large M; Γ/CON. SB 163; DOC 137c. EF, even brown patina. ($450) The James Fox Collection.
1860. JUSTINIAN I. Year 13 (539/540 AD). JE Follis (22.01 gm). Antioch mint. DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVG, helmeted facing bust / Large M; Α/ΘΥΠΟ. SB 218; DOC 1215a. Near EF, dark green patina, reverse double struck. ($350) The James Fox Collection.
1857. JUSTINIAN I. Year 15 (541/542 AD). JE Follis (23.54 gm). Constantinople mint. DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVG, helmeted facing bust / Large M; Δ/CON. SB 163; DOC 140d. EF, brown patina. ($350) 242
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