Justin II and Sophia. Cyzicus. AD 565-578. Dated regnal year 11. 

Obv: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG, Justin on left, Sophia on right, 
seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, Justin holding 
cross on globe, Sophia holding sceptre topped with cross, cross between their heads. 
Rev: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, officina letter B 
below, regnal year XI to right. 

Mintmark KYZ. 

Sear Byz. 372; MIB 50

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