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Sb0363 of Justin II

Justin II AE Pentanummum. 569-570 AD, Constantinople mint. Large E, officina right / elaborate monogram.

Lot No.3400. VF and a rare type. 16mm.

$ 75.

Justin II (Nov. 15, 565 to Oct. 5, 578 AD) was the nephew of Justinian, and was selected for the succession before his uncle's death. He is famous for losing most of his predicessor's hard won conquests, and finally descending into madness.