Justin II, Silver, Light Half Siliqua, Carthage, 565-567
Obverse
Bust of Justin II facing right and wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and diadem.
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Reverse
Carthage standing and holding ear of barley in each hand.
FLIS CRT
Obverse
Bust of Justin II facing right and wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and diadem.
[ ]ΝIΥSΤI NVSΡΡ
Reverse
Carthage standing and holding ear of barley in each hand.
FLIS CRT
| Accession number | BZC.2015.010 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Light Half Siliqua |
| Mint | Carthage |
| Date | 565 – 567 |
| Diameter | 12.0 x 16.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.89 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Elsen Sale 125, 13 June 2015, no. 518, from Henri Pottier collection
Commentary
Error in the reverse inscription: FELIS for FELIX.
MIBEC 89, no. 31a.