Watch List notes:

Justin II, with Sophia, 565-578. Follis (Bronze, 31 mm, 13.82 g, 7 h), Nicomedia, RY 5 = 569/570. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG Justin II, holding globus cruciger in his right hand, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter in her right hand, seated facing on double throne; above, cross. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and u; above, cross; below, B; in exergue, NIKO. DOC 96b. MIB 46. SB 369. Very fine.


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