Justin II, with Sophia. 565-578. Æ Follis (30mm, 14.72 g, 8h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Dated RY 7 (571/2). VF.

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Lot: 685. Estimated: $ 100

Byzantine, Bronze

Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Justin II, with Sophia. 565-578. Æ Follis (30mm, 14.72 g, 8h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Dated RY 7 (571/2). Nimbate figures of Justin, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter, seated facing on double throne / Large M, Christogram above; A/N/N/O - ςI (date) across field; Є//CON. DOC (33e); MIBE 43c; SB 360. Dark green and red-brown patina. VF. A scarcer date paired with the Christogram. Not in DOC at the time of publication (cites Wroth), and with MIBE citing three private collections.

From the Phi Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 7 February 2024 at 13:48:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.