Byzantine coin of Justin II, 565-578. Obverse: Justin II, on left, and Sophia, on right, seated on double throne; Justin II holds a globus cruciger and Sophia holds a cruciform sceptre; both have haloes above their heads; inscriptions are illegible. Reverse: large 'K'; to left, 'ANNO' in a vertical position; to right, 'IIII' in a vertical position; above, cross; beneath, 'Δ'.

• History Of Use

  "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 47; Sear# 361.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 568 and 569
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/0340