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Justin II and Sophia AE 40 Nummi or Follis. AD 565-578.
Uncertain military mint. Dated RY 10 (AD 574/5). 1st officina. Illegible inscription, Justin II, holding globus cruciger in his right hand, and Sophia, holding cruciform sceptre in her right hand, seated facing on double throne / Large M, ANNO X (date) across field, cross above, A below, KYZ in exergue. MIBE 90a; DOC 123 (Cyzicus); Sear 372 (Cyzicus). 10.14gr, 28mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
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From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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