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