Large Ancient Bronze Byzantine Follis Justin II and Sophia, Large M 565-578 AD, 14.9 grams

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Item number: B018

Obv. Justin II and Sophia enthroned facing, each holding a cross, Byzantine Inscriptions 

Rev. Large M, Cross above , Alphapatic Byzantine/Latin Capital letters 

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: 14.9 grams 

Size: 30.47 mm, uncirculated 

obv. Diademed, draped bust Justinian I right, Byzantine Inscriptions 

Rev. Large M, cross above, star right, star left, C O N 

Nice coin toning with green patina 

Weight: 14.5 grams 

Size: 27.82, 30.28 mm, uncirculated