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ID number: BIRBI-B1271 Object type: Coin
Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Maker: Justin II; Sophia; Constantinople Denomination: Follis Place made: Istanbul Culture: Byzantine Date made: 574-575 Metal: Base metal Diameter (cm): 3.25 Weight (g): 13.15 Axis (degrees): 180.00 |
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Description: Obverse: Justin and Sophia nimbate facing, seated on backed double throne, crown type of Sophia unclear, Justin holding globus cruciger in r.hand, Sophia holding sceptre in l. Reverse: M with Chi Rho floating above, off. Mark A beneath.
Inscriptions: Obverse: … NVS PI... (Our Lord Justin Emperor in perpetuity). Reverse: ANNO X (Year 10). Mint mark: CON.
Bibliography: DOC I pl.L AE39a, MIB pl.5 AE43d
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