Justin II, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 566/567
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. In hand, Sophia holds cruciform scepter in right hand.
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Reverse
with cross above, E below, |N|N|O in left field, and II in right field.
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. In hand, Sophia holds cruciform scepter in right hand.
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Reverse
with cross above, E below, |N|N|O in left field, and II in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.1974.5.7 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Associated Authority | Sophia (wife of Justin II) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 566/567 |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Weight | 5.22 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 19 April 1974
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:214, no. (45).
MIBEC 94–95, no. 44a.