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ID number: BIRBI-B1214 Object type: Coin
Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Maker: Justin II; Sophia; Constantinople Denomination: Follis Place made: Istanbul Culture: Byzantine Date made: 566-567 Metal: Base metal Diameter (cm): 3.10 Weight (g): 31.00 Axis (degrees): 180.00 |

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Description: Obverse: Justin and Sophia nimbate facing, seated on backed double throne, Sophia wearing crown type DOC I 23c, Justin holding globus cruciger in r. hand, Sophia holding cross-topped sceptre in l. Reverse: M with cross floating above.
Inscriptions: Obverse: DII IVSTI IIVS PI A… (Our Lord Justin Emperor in perpetuity). Reverse: ANNO II (Year 2). Off. mark Γ (3). Mint mark: CON.
Bibliography: DOC I pl.L AE23.c, MIB II pl.5 AE43a
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