Large Ancient Bronze Byzantine Follis Justin II and Sophia, Large M 565-578 AD, 16.2 grams

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Item number: B03

Obv. Justin II holding cross and Sophia enthroned , Byzantine/Latin Inscriptions 

Rev. Large M , cross above, B down , Byzantine/Latin Inscriptions 

Justin II, nephew of Justinian I, married Sophia, the niece of Theodora, in 548. They were crowned on November 20, 565 AD 

Theoupolis/Antioch Mint 

Weight: 16.2 grams 

Size: 30.52 mm

Obv. Diademed draped Justinian I right, Byzantine/Latin Inscriptions 

Rev. Large M , cross above, cross right, star left , CON 

Constantine Noble, Syria/Antioch Mint 

Weight: 15.6 grams 

Size: 28.67 mm