Justin II, Copper, Follis, Nikomedeia, 577/578
Obverse
Justin II and Sophia enthroned. Space between heads not visible, but probably no cross in that space. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|II|I in right field.
Exergue
NIKO
Obverse
Justin II and Sophia enthroned. Space between heads not visible, but probably no cross in that space. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|II|I in right field.
Exergue
NIKO
| Accession number | BZC.1970.12 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:231, no. (103a) |
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Associated Authority | Sophia (wife of Justin II) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Nikomedeia |
| Date | 577/578 |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Weight | 11.53 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of J. L. Malter, 5 February 1970
Commentary
The type without a cross between the heads of the emperor and empress is more common than that with a cross (see MIBEC 97, no. 46b).