Justin II, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 570/571
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.
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Reverse
with cross above, Γ below, |N|N|O in left field, and Ϛ 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.
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Reverse
with cross above, Γ below, |N|N|O in left field, and Ϛ in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1973.11 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Associated Authority | Sophia (wife of Justin II) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 570/571 |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Weight | 12.38 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:207, no. 28c.
MIBEC 92–93, no. 43a.