Justin II with Sophia, AE Follis, Nicomedia Mint, RY 5 = 570/1

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Justin II with Sophia, 565-578 AD, AE Follis (bronze, 13.12g,30.6mm), Nicomedia Mint, RY 5 = 570/1
Obv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG; Justin II, holding globus cruciger in his right hand, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter in her right hand, seated facing on double throne
Rev: Large M between A/N/N/O and Š§; cross above; A below; NIKO in exergue
Ref: SB 369 Rarity/Choice: Common, Good VF (beautiful earthen patina and well centered)
Note: Justin II, Byzantine Emperor from 565 to 578 AD, ruled alongside his wife Sophia. His reign faced challenges including conflicts with the Lombards and Sassanian Persians. Justin’s mental instability led to a power struggle, with Sophia effectively ruling in his stead. His reign saw economic decline and religious controversies, notably the Three-Chapter Controversy. Ultimately, Justin’s reign ended with his abdication due to mental illness, marking a period of instability for the Byzantine Empire.

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