Justin II, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 567/568
Obverse
Justin II on the left and Sophia on the 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. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and I|II in right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Justin II on the left and Sophia on the 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. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and I|II in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1970.11 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:205, no. (24a) |
| 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 | 27.0 mm |
| Weight | 13.81 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of J. L. Malter, 5 February 1970
Commentary
Obverse description based on DOC 1:204 follis type.
MIBEC 92–93, no. 43a.