Justin II, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 567/568
Obverse
Justin II on left and Sophia on right, both seated, nimbate, and on double lyre-backed thrones. Justin II holds globus cruciger in right hand. Sophia holds cruciform scepter in right hand.
DNIVSTI-NVSPPVC
Reverse
with cross above, E below, |N|N|O in left field, and I|II in right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Justin II on left and Sophia on right, both seated, nimbate, and on double lyre-backed thrones. Justin II holds globus cruciger in right hand. Sophia holds cruciform scepter in right hand.
DNIVSTI-NVSPPVC
Reverse
with cross above, E below, |N|N|O in left field, and I|II in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1969.36.3 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Associated Authority | Sophia (wife of Justin II) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 567/568 |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Weight | 14.58 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Cyril Mango, 12 September 1969
Commentary
Variant of DOC 1:206, no. 24f, with III.
MIBEC 92–93, no. 43a.