Description: Extremely Fine dated Emperor Justin II (565 to 578 CE) & Empress Sophia Byzantine Empire follis ancient copper coin.Sear 369: denomination M = 40 nummia = follis, NIKO = Nicomedia mint, reign year = ANNO XI = 575/76, Second Officina = B.Year 11: approx: 28mm, 12.78g.Obverse: Justin on left holding globus cruciger in right hand, and Sophia on right with cruciform scepter in right hand, both nimbate and seated facing on throne.Reverse: Large M (mark of value), A/N/N/O to left, XI (date) to right, cross above, officina letter B below, NIKO (mintmark) in exergue.Justin II c. 520 – 5 October 578 was Eastern Roman Emperor from 565 to 578. He was the husband of Sophia, nephew of Justinian I and the Empress Theodora, and was therefore a member of the Justinian Dynasty. His reign was marked by war with the Sassanid Empire, and the loss of the greater part of Italy. He presented the Cross of Justin II to Saint Peter's, Rome.
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Denomination: Follis
Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Composition: Copper
Year: 575
Era: Ancient
emperor: Justin II & Sophia
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Turkey
Certification: Uncertified
