Justin II, Copper, Follis, Kyzikos, 567/568
Obverse
Justin II and Sophia enthroned. Cross between their heads.
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Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and I|II in right field.
Exergue
KVZ
Obverse
Justin II and Sophia enthroned. Cross between their heads.
[ ]STIN-NVSP[ ]
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|N|O in left field, and I|II in right field.
Exergue
KVZ
| Accession number | BZC.1973.10 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:234, no. 117b |
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Associated Authority | Sophia (wife of Justin II) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Kyzikos |
| Date | 567/568 |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Weight | 13.74 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Note the blundered obverse inscription.
MIBEC 98, no. 50b (Hahn also discusses the blundered obverse inscription on p. 22).