Description: Justin II and Sophia | AE Follis Reference: SB 369 Date: 574-575 CE Obverse: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG, Justin on left, Sophia on right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, Justin holding cross on globe, Sophia holding sceptre Reverse: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year (X = 574-575 CE) to right, B (officina) below, mintmark NIKO in exergue Mint: Nicomedia Size: 28.4 mm Weight:9.70 grams I've always gotten a kick out of the "fishy" portrait style from the Nicomedia mint during this time. But hey, at least they didn't blunder the legends like those schmucks over at the Constantinople mint. A nice follis from the mid-late reign of Justin II. In 574 CE, shortly after this coin was struck, Justin II would adopt his general Tiberius II as Caesar and heir. In 578 CE, Justin II elevated Tiberius II to Augustus and shortly thereafter died. Justin II was Justinian I's immediate successor and his reign was fraught with foreign policy issues. Trying to match the legacy of his uncle, Justinian I, Justin suspended tributes to the Empire's belligerent neighbors. This ultimately backfired and resulted in renewed war with the Persians and a Lombard invasion of Italy. At the end of his reign, Justin II would suffer a mental breakdown and power would de facto be transfered to his wife Sofia and his adopted son, the general Tiberius II. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-05-14T21:04:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Follis
Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 574-575 CE
