Follis of Justin II SB379

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Sear:379
DOC:vol.I.pl.I,150-160
Ruler:Justin II (565-578)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Follis
Mint:Antioch (Theoupolis)
Description:Justin II. AE Follis. Antioch (Theoupolis) mint.
AV: Justin left and Sophia right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, each holding a long sceptre (sometimes topped by a cross) and, between them, a cross on globe.
RV: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, officina letter below.
DOC vol.I.pl.I,150-160
Avers:
Avers description:Justin left and Sophia right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, each holding a long sceptre (sometimes topped by a cross) and, between them, a cross on globe.
Revers:
Revers description:Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, officina letter below.
Mintmark:THEUP or T
Comment:MIB 56-57