539 NGC Fine Justinian I Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi 1/2 Follis Rare Carthage Mint Year 13 (21092301C) Nicaragua wavy pattern in exergue

wavy pattern in exergue

Scratches are noted (below reverse Ex line) well blended not a major distractor

Superb obverse style with Aegis on far shoulder and snake rising upwards (very rare variant with only 1 example in RD hoard)

Brazil Gem Mint State silver 2000 reis

539 NGC Fine Justinian I Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi 1/2 Follis Rare Carthage Mint Year 13 (21092301C) Nicaragua wavy pattern in exergueFine dated Byzantine Empire Emperor Justinian I copper 20 nummi = 1 2 follis coin. Rare type struck for Justinian at the Carthage Mint (mint mark CAR) during his 13th regnal year = 539 540 CE. Sear 266, copper, 29mm, 10. 85g. Obverse: D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, globus cruciger in right hand, shield in left. Reverse: Large K (value), A N N O to left, cross above, X III (date) to right, S below, CAR in