569 Justin II Sophia Byzantine Follis Constantinople Year 5 (23122704R)

Description: Dated Emperor Justin II (565 to 578 CE) & Empress Sophia Byzantine Empire follis ancient copper coin.Sear 360: denomination M = 40 nummia = follis, CON = Constantinople mint, reign year = ANNO U = 569/70, First Officina = A.Year 5: approx: 29mm, 12.54g.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, U (date) to right, cross above, officina letter A below, CON (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

Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

Composition: Copper

Year: 569

emperor: Justin II & Sophia

Grade: Ungraded

Country/Region of Manufacture: Turkey

Certification: Uncertified