Justin II, Copper, Half Follis, Cherson, 565-570
Obverse
Justin II and Sophia standing crowned and nimbate. Justin II holds globus cruciger in right hand. Sophia holds long cruciform scepter in right hand.
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Reverse
K with cross above. To left, Tiberios (?) or Justin II standing, nimbate, holding a staff with staurogram ().
Obverse
Justin II and Sophia standing crowned and nimbate. Justin II holds globus cruciger in right hand. Sophia holds long cruciform scepter in right hand.
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Reverse
K with cross above. To left, Tiberios (?) or Justin II standing, nimbate, holding a staff with staurogram ().
| Accession number | BZC.2009.004 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Associated Authority | Sophia (wife of Justin II) Tiberios II Constantine |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Cherson |
| Date | 565 – 570 |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Weight | 6.95 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Stack’s Auction, New York City, 12 January 2009, Auction Lot 3104, from Sternberg 18, 1986, Lot 721, from Franz Füeg Collection
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:262, no. 217.5. On the attribution to Justin II for metrological reasons (weight of 1/42 pound) and on the identification of the figure on the reverse, see MIBEC 34.
MIBEC 112, no. 162.