Large Ancient Bronze Byzantine Follis Justin II and Sophia, Large M 565-578 AD, 13.3 grams
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Item number:
B017
Obv. Justin II and Sophia, each holding cross, Byzantine/Latin Inscriptions
Rev. Large M, cross above, Monograms, Byzantine Inscriptions
Justin II, nephew of Justinian I, married Sophia, the niece of Theodora in 548 AD. They were crowned on November 20, 565 AD
Theoupolis/Antioch Mint
Weight: 13.3 grams
Size: 28.18 mm
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Ionia Smyrna, Silver/AR Tetradrachm Tyche, Oak Laurel Wreath Ca. 155-145 BC, 16.7 grams
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Ionia Smyrna, Silver/AR Tetradrachm Tyche, Oak Laurel Wreath Ca. 155-145 BC, 16.7 grams
Obv. Turreted head Tyche/Cybele right, long hair in three braids, the one tied up in a bun, the two others falling down her neck
Rev. Greek Inscriptions and Monogram, all within an oak laurel wreath
Hammer struck with thin edges and toning with nice natural patina due to age
Weight: 16.7 grams
Size: 31.80 mm, uncirculated