Justin II, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 576/577
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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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, Δ below, |N|N|O in left field, and X|I in right field.
Exergue
CON
Accession number | BZC.1973.14 |
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Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:213, no. 40d |
Ruler | Justin II |
Date of Reign | 565–578 |
Associated Authority | Sophia (wife of Justin II) |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Follis |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | 576/577 |
Diameter | 28.0 mm |
Weight | 13.0 g |
Relation of Dies | 1:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
As DOC 1:213, no. 40d, which is broken.
MIBEC 92–93, no. 43a.