Justin II with Sophia; AE Follis, Constantinople
65,00 €
Description
Justin II, with Sophia, (565-578 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople mint, RY 7 = 571/2. D N IVSTINVS PP AVG; Justin left holding globus cruciger and Sophia right holding cruciform sceptre, nimbate, seated on double throne / Large M; ANNO to left, ЧI to right, Chi-Rho above, Γ below; CON in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE30 |
| Weight [g]: | 14,46 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | SB 360 |
| Commentary: | grey-brown patina, some light deposits |
Historical Context
Sophia was a niece of Theodora - the Empress consort of Justinian I.






