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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.

Reverse

with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and II 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
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

Commentary

MIBEC 102, no. 58a.

Acquisition History

Purchased from Henry Weller, 17 May 1967