Issuer: Byzantine Empire Composition: Bronze; Title: 40 Nummi - Justin II and Sophia (Constantinopolis); Ruler: Justin II Justin II and Sophia AD 565-578. ConstantinopleFollis or 40 Nummi Æ29 mm, 15,59 g
Justin II or Justin the Younger (c. 520 – 5 October 578) was Eastern Roman Emperor from 565 until his death. He was the nephew of Justinian I and the husband of Sophia, the niece of 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 Peters, Rome.
Denomination | Follis |
Metal | Bronze |
Size (mm) | Weight (g) | 29 (mm) | 15.59 (g) |
Obverse | Justin II and Sophia, both nimbate, seated facing on double throne; Justin on left, holding globus cruciger in left hand; Sophia on right, holding cruciform sceptre with right hand. Lettering:D N IVSTINVS PP AVG |
Reverse | Large M surmounted by a croisette or a chi-rho, flanked by an inscription on the left and the year of reign on the right, mintmark in exergue, officina letter between the legs of M. Lettering:MANNOCON |
References | BCV 360;Sommer Byz 5.10;MIB I 43c;DOC I 22-42; |
Rating | Rating Group | Serial Number | Ancient Extremely Fine (XF) | NGC | 6827033014 |
Links | Link 3 |