Justin II - AE Follis
Obverse
Name/Title
Justin II - AE FollisEntry/Object ID
C2012-BZ6-74Description
A follis (denoted by the letter 'M') of Emperor Justin II depicting himself and his wife, Empress Sophia.Collection
ByzantineMintage
Mint
NicomediaMint Mark
B; NIKODate made
565 CE - 578 CETime Period
ByzantinePlace of Origin
City
NicomediaRegion
Asia MinorManufacture Method
StruckCoin Details
Obverse
Description
Justin, left, and Sophia nimbate, right, seated facing on double throne, Justin holding cross on globe and Sophia holding sceptre.Transcription
[D N IVSTI]-NVS P P AVGTranslation
Our Lord Justin, Father of the Fatherland, AugustusReverse
Description
Large M in center; to left, ANNO; to right, monograph of regnal year; above, a star; below, officina letter Β; NIKO in exergue.Issuing Authority
Justin IIDenomination
AE FollisEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Asia MinorCulture/Tribe
Byzantine