Lot 347

Byzantine Empire Justin II with Sophia Copper Follis

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Catalog Reference #
DOC # 29a
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine+
Diameter
28.76 mm
Weight
14.91 gms
Denomination
Follis
Calendar/Year
565-578 AD

Byzantine Empire, Justin II with Sophia (565-578 AD), Copper Follis, 14.91 gms, 28.76 mm, Constantinople Mint, Obv: Nimbate figures of Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter, respectively, Rev: Large M; Christogram above, date across field; A//CON, DOC # 29a, very fine+, very scarce.