Justin II, Copper, Half Follis, Antioch, 566/567
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II with crown, pendilia, and cuirass. Victory figure who crowns him in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder. Illegible inscription.
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II with crown, pendilia, and cuirass. Victory figure who crowns him in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder. Illegible inscription.
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and II in right field.
Accession number | BZC.1967.17.8 |
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Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:246, no. (161) |
Ruler | Justin II |
Date of Reign | 565–578 |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Half Follis |
Mint | Antioch |
Date | 566/567 |
Diameter | 27.0 mm |
Weight | 7.5 g |
Relation of Dies | 11:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Henry Weller, 17 May 1967
Commentary
MIBEC 102, no. 58a.