WCNC Byz JUSTIN II SOPHIA Follis Year yI/II
$36.00
Feb-13-04
Seller wcnconline


BYZANTINE EMPIRE
JUSTIN II & SOPHIA
Emperor AD 565-578
Follis struck at Nicomedia
(Copper, 13.50 grams, 28.62 mm)
Obverse: Justin II and his wife Sophia seated on double 
throne facing
Justin holds globe with cross, Sophia a cross
Reverse: Large M between ANNO and yI/II. Cross above, A 
between legs, NIKO in exergue

Reference: Sear 369
Grade: Choice Very Fine/Extremely Fine
Strong obverse and reverse
Well centered. Glossy dark-green patina
A choice and interesting coin