Justin II; AE Follis, imitative Kyzikos
Description:
Justin II (565 - 578 AD). AE Follis, imitative Kyzikos mint 574-575 AD. D N IVSTINVS P P AVC; Justin, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform sceptre, seated facing on double throne, both crowned, cross between / Large M, ANNO left, X right, cross above, A below, KYZ in ex.
Diameter:
AE28 mm
Weight:
8,76 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
MIB II 90b
Commentary:
rare; attractive sand patina
History:
This issue was struck at an unknown location imitating a follis from the mint of Cyzicus bearing the frozen regnal year 10, all known dies bear the officina letter A.They are considered to be an issue of a travelling military mint - in connection with the wars against the Persians.
Article Number:
053-08-02-41652