Justin II, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 575/576
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.
Reverse
with Christogram (☧) above, Γ below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|I 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.
Reverse
with Christogram (☧) above, Γ below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|I in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1973.12 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:213, no. (41b) |
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Associated Authority | Sophia (wife of Justin II) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 575/576 |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Weight | 14.42 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
The inscription on the obverse is illegible.
MIBEC 93–94, no. 43d (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).