Justin II, Copper, Half Follis, Kyzikos, 574/575
Obverse
Justin II and Sophia enthroned. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
with cross above, Λ|N|N|O in left field, and X in right field.
Exergue
KVZ
Obverse
Justin II and Sophia enthroned. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
with cross above, Λ|N|N|O in left field, and X in right field.
Exergue
KVZ
| Accession number | BZC.1971.37.9 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:239, no. 133 |
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Associated Authority | Sophia (wife of Justin II) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Kyzikos |
| Date | 574/575 |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Philip Grierson, 19 July 1971, from H. A. Cahn, 15 June 1971
Commentary
The coin is a very small, abnormal issue. Grierson believed he saw a cross between the heads of the emperor and empress, but in fact no cross is visible.
MIBEC 99, no. 51a (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]). Hahn does not note a cross between the heads.