Justin II; AE Follis, imitative Kyzikos
95,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE28 |
| Weight [g]: | 8,76 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | MIB II 90b |
| Commentary: | rare; attractive sand patina |
Historical Context
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.
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