Justin II, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 575/576
Obverse
Justin II on left and Sophia on right, seated, nimbate, on double lyre-backed throne. Justin II holds globus cruciger in right hand. Sophia holds cruciform scepter in left hand.
OIVSTINI-VSPPI
Reverse
M with Christogram () above, Δ below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|I in right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Justin II on left and Sophia on right, seated, nimbate, on double lyre-backed throne. Justin II holds globus cruciger in right hand. Sophia holds cruciform scepter in left hand.
OIVSTINI-VSPPI
Reverse
M with Christogram () above, Δ below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|I in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1973.13 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | As DOC 1:213, no. (41c) |
| 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 | 28.0 mm |
| Weight | 12.45 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Matterhorn Trading Co., 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
MIBEC 92–92, no. 43a.