Obverse: D N IVSTINVS P P. Justin II on left, Sophia on right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, Justin holding cross on globe, Sophia holding sceptre, vine pattern below.
Reverse: large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year X to right, officina letter A below, mintmark NIKO in exergue.
Good byzantine follis, in VF+ condition, conserving complete details in both sides and bold reliefs. Green patina totally natural.Sear 369; DOC 96a. Nikomedia mint, 1st Officina. A.D. 568-569. 12,8 g - 28,5 mm
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