The Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578.
250 Nummi, Rome circa 565-567, AR 0.55 g. D N IVSTI NVS PP AVG Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Large CN; below, star. All within wreath. DO 213a (Ravenna). MIBE 40. Sear 411 (Ravenna).
Old cabinet tone and extremely fine
From a Swiss collection from Tessin assembled in the 1920s (sold with its original ticket).