

Byzantine. Justin II with Sophia, 565-578. Follis of 40 Nummi (Bronze, 31.46 mm, 14.24 g). Nicomedia. AD 569-570. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG, Justin holding globus cruciger, and Sophia holding cruciform sceptre, seated facing on double throne, both nimbate. Rev. Large M; cross above, ANNO to left, Ϛ to right, NIKO in exergue. DOC 96b. MIB 46a. Sear 369. Glossy brownish patina with some deposits. Good Very Fine.