Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1816. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUSTIN II. 565-578 AD. Æ Follis (16.01 gm, 12h). Cyzicus mint. Dated RY 7 (571/2 AD). DN IVSIN VS(sic) PPAVI, Justin and Sophia, both nimbate, seated facing; cross above / Large M; cross above, date across field; A/KYZ. DOC I 120a; MIB II 50b; SB 372. Good VF, dark brown patina. ($200)

An identical engraver's error is known on a coin of year 6 (DOC I 119b).