Justin II, Copper, Half Follis, Thessalonike, 568/569
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II with cuirass and helmet with diadem and plume. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
]STI-NVSPPV
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, in right field, and TES below.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II with cuirass and helmet with diadem and plume. Globus cruciger in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
]STI-NVSPPV
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, in right field, and TES below.
| Accession number | BZC.1974.5.8 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:221, no. 64.2 |
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 568/569 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 19 April 1974
Commentary
Grierson has noted that this specimen allowed him to correct his reading of DOC 1:221, no. 64.2, which reads: “Overstruck, for Δ. Beneath, ΔTES (Δ from an earlier type).” This new coin made it clear to him that the Δ in the right field of the reverse is a , not a , and moreover that below the K the first letter is not a Δ but an , and is not from an earlier striking.
MIBEC 105, no. 69.