Byzantine Empire Justin II and Sophia Follis Nicomedia 570-71

Description

Byzantine Empire Justin II and Sophia Follis Nicomedia
Dark green patina; above average strike and detail
Obverse: Facing enthroned figures of Justin II and his wife, Sophia
Reverse: Large M with cross above and numeral below (officina), ANNO to left and regnal year to the right, NIKO (Nicomedia) in exergue.
State: Byzantine Empire
Mint: Nicomedia, second officina
Ruler: Justin II
Date struck: 570-71 AD
Reign: 565-78 AD
Denom: Follis
Diameter: 28.5-30mm
Weight: 13.4g
References: SB.369
Metal: AE
Provenance: Ex-CNG
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