Follis of Justin II SB369

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Sear:369
DOC:vol.I.pl.I,92-103
Ruler:Justin II (565-578)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Follis
Mint:Nicomedia
Description:Justin II. AE Follis. Nicomedia mint.
AV: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG Justin at left, Sophia at right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, Justin holding cross on globe, Sophia holding sceptre, sometimes with cross between their heads, sometimes with vine pattern below.
RV: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, officina letter below.
DOC vol.I.pl.I,92-103; MIB 46 a,b
Avers:D N IVSTINVS P P AVG
Avers description:Justin at left, Sophia at right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, Justin holding cross on globe, Sophia holding sceptre, sometimes with cross between their heads, sometimes with vine pattern below.
Revers:
Revers description:Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, officina letter below.
Mintmark:NIKO
Comment:MIB 46 a,b