91, Lot: 191. JOHANNES. 423-425 AD. Æ 13mm (1.52 
gm). Rome mint. Estimate $150. Sold for $103. 

JOHANNES. 423-425 AD. Æ 13mm (1.52 gm). Rome 
mint. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust 
right / Victory advancing left, holding trophy 
over shoulder and dragging captive; christogram 
in left field [/RM]. RIC X 1916; LRBC 833. 
Scarce.
The portrait depicts the emperor bearded, an unusual feature 
at this time and one which was sometimes 
associated with pagan sympathies.