BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justin II, with Sophia. 565-578. Æ decanummium. 3.5 gm. 16.5 mm. Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. Dated RY 6 (570/571). Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, each holding scepter and together holding between them globe surmounted by long cross / Large I surmounted by cross, A / N / N / O to left, regnal year to right, THEUP in exergue. SB 383. Very Fine; attractive dark green patina with earthen highlights. Seldom offered.

Purchased from Baldwin's in the 1980's (tag).